Emplois au PNUD - 47845- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E ) Specialist

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E ) Specialist

Lieu :

Kuwait, KOWEÏT

Type de contrat :

Individual Contract

Date de commencement :

Date limite de candidature :

26-Jul-14 (Minuit New York, États-Unis)

Niveau du poste :

International Consultant

Durée du contrat initial

Langues requises :

Anglais

Durée prévue de la mission :

6 months

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Historique

As part of the efforts to mainstream Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) practice across its Programme activities and ensure alignment with UNDP Strategic Plan (2014-2017) as well as quality reporting on results, UNDP Kuwait is soliciting the services of a M & E Specialist to work closely with the Office and Programme Team on setting and implementing an Office wide M& E with the necessary capacities developed to sustain the process.

Scope of work

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the M&E Specialist is responsible for ensuring the highest efficiency in programme management and the provision of accurate, thoroughly researched and documented information related to development projects, monitoring and evaluations. The Specialist will promote a collaborative, client – oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. S/he will work in close collaboration with the Management, Programme, project teams, and related counterparts staff to support successful implementation of the country programme.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Ensures the implementation of corporate planning & monitoring tools and solutions for a successful strategic management and planning of the Country Office (CO):

Develop the M&E plan for the Office and ensure the implementaion of outcome and project evaluations;
Monitor and advise on the compliance of the CO with the corporate planning and performance monitoring tools including the periodic monitoring of dashboards and exceptions, and identifies the remedial actions;
Participate in the preparation and update the annual integrated work plan and consolidate the Office reporting process on results;
Develop suitable and innovative solutions and tools for improving project implementation;
Implement and manage a monitoring system for the programme portfolio cycle and follow-up on projects portfolio cycle phases;
Perform quality control of project documentation, strategic products developed by projects and midterm and final evaluation reports;
Ensure the application of Results Based Management for all programmes and projects and ensure the development of a monitoring framework with measurable indicators. Participate in the interagency monitoring activities;
Monitor the implementation of the office priorities/targets set through the Integrated Work Plan and the implementation of the audit recommendations related to programme;
Develop SOPs for the M&E processes based on corporate tools and instruments.

Conducts capacity building on Programme management and M &E:

Provide coaching and on-the-job-training of Office Staff on project development cycle, M&E, Results Based Management;
Organize training for the Country Office team and relevant national counterparts on project management, programme operational procedures, results-based managment and modalities of implementation; and
Liaise with national counterparts for the clarification of issues pertaining to implementation modalities, programme evaluations and programme audit results.

Compétences

Functional Competencies:

Building Partnerships - Identifying and building partnerships

Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners;
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing - Developing tools and mechanisms;
Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches;
Participates in the development of mechanisms, including identifying new approaches to promote individual and organizational learning and knowledge sharing using formal and informal methodologies.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise - In-depth knowledge of own discipline

Understands advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines;
Continues to seek new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit;
Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally;
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments.

Promoting Organizational Change and Development - Assisting the individuals to cope with change

Performs appropriate work analysis and assists in redesign to establish clear standards for implementation

Client Orientation - Contributing to positive outcomes for the client

Anticipates client needs;
Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective;
Solicits feedback on service provision and quality.

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management - Input to the development of standards and policies

Provides inputs to the development of organizational standards for accountability.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, development studies or related field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in providing management advisory services, with hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
Strong communication skills, with excellent writing skills.
Experience in coaching and training;
Experience and good knowledge of the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Language:

Fluency in English. Arabic is an asset.

Duration:

Six months.