Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the process of developing the M&E Framework;
- Conduct a desk review of the M&E Framework of the national development policies of different countries prior to the assignment in the duty station;
- Review all relevant Government documents such as the NSEDP, Annual Socio-Economic Development Plan, the MDG Progress Reports, MDG Acceleration Framework, sector strategies, and M&E assessment and reviews conducted during the 6th NSEDP etc.;
- Conduct a series of workshops with the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, line ministries and development partners;
- Define Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework for the 7th NSEDP with appropriate result measures (Impacts, Outcomes and Outputs) and corresponding indicators to effectively monitor the 7th NSEDP;
- Indentify key elements to be included in the M&E Framework in order to effectively monometer the 7th NSEDP and promote evidence-based planning and decision making.
- Producer a user guidebook of the M&E framework;
- Provide mentoring and coaching to the government team to ensure transfer of know-how and skills;
- Present a draft M&E Framework for the 7th NSEDP and refine the document taking into accounts the comments received;
- Finalize the complete M&E Framework for the 7th NSEDP to be submitted to the higher body of the Government for approval and endorsement, including all the necessary Annexes and supporting documents, incorporating comments from all relevant stakeholders; and
- Any other tasks related to development of the M&E Framework.
Final Products
- Draft M&E Framework for the 7th NSEDP and user guidebook
- PowerPoint Presentation of the draft M&E Framework for the 7th NSEDP for a stakeholder consultation
- Final M&E Framework for the 7th NSEDP and user guidebook approved by UNDP
Competencies
- Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modeling UN values and ethical standards;
- Displays cultural and gender sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly and without favoritism; and
- Shows strong corporate commitment.
Required Skills and Experience
- Extensive experience in reviewing and developing M&E framework at the national and sub-national levels. Experience in developing M&E framework for the national development policies in other countries is required;
- Able to provide examples of successful operational M&E frameworks which he/she was previously assigned to and implemented;
- Good mentoring and transfer of know how skills;
- Field experience is required, preferably in countries of the transitional economies;
- Substantive knowledge of development issues in general and UNDP’s practice area desirable;
- Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools is required, in particularly results based management;
- Experience in the development and implementation of quantitative and qualitative methodologies;
- Prior experience with UNDP/UN agencies or international organizations, particularly in developing countries is an asset; and
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrates strong technical and practical leadership and knowledge in issues related to aid management, coordination and effectiveness;
- Familiarity with UN system and role of key stakeholders in the area of aid management, coordination and effectiveness;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Excellent computer skills, and applications for report and project planning;
- Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to deliver projects within assigned deadlines;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and objectivity; and
- Experience working collaboratively in a team structure in a multicultural environment.
- Analytical skills, communications abilities, teamwork …
Criteria | Weight | Max. Point |
Technical | 0.7 | 70 |
Relevant academic qualifications | 0.05 | 5 |
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, social research and policy advice at the national and sub-national levels | 0.2 | 20 |
Proven practical and extensive experience in reviewing and developing M&E framework at the national and sub-national levels in other countries | 0.2 | 20 |
Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools, particularly results based management | 0.1 | 10 |
Field experience in countries of the transitional economies especially in Southeast Asia | 0.1 | 10 |
Prior experience with UNDP/UN agencies or international organizations, particularly in developing countries | 0.05 | 5 |
Financial (lump-sum) | 0.3 | 30 |
Total Points Obtainable | 1.0 | 100 |
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