Background

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

• Design and operationalize an integrated monitoring system as per NIPI Newborn Project guidelines and in alignment with the approved project document and key performance indicators;
• Provide strategic and technical support to the project teams in the states and to relevant local stakeholders in the planning and management of monitoring and evaluation of the programme;
• Ensure that systems and processes are consistent with UNDP NIPI Newborn project and standards are applied and quality reports are submitted. 

 Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures setting up of an integrated monitoring system by:

• Setting up an effective monitoring system that is appropriate for the project setting, covers all the states where the programme is operational as well as assembles reliable and quality information at the overall programme level
• Developing results monitoring frameworks including setting targets as per key performance indicators in the approved project document;
• Ensuring monitoring system is able to track the project inputs received in the field and connects their contribution to the key performance indicators as per the approved project document;
• Establishing simple processes whereby quality data is generated for management and accountability;
• Identifying qualitative and quantitative data sources and setting up mechanisms at the programme level and in the states for timely and quality data collection as well as capturing lessons learnt;
• Putting in place processes that ensure that data generation is aligned to the internal and external reporting and review system established for the programme;
• Performing other duties within the purview of the programme and any related activities as assigned by the Director- NIPI Newborn Project.

Supports the NIPI Newborn Project in Planning, Management and Decision making by:

• Establishing mechanism to support NIPI Newborn Project national & state offices in appropriate methods of data collection, information management systems, data processing and analysis;
• Instituting a system of field monitoring and tracking progress at the programme level and in the project states that supports an independent assessment of the work in the field;
• Establishing effective monitoring mechanisms, including internal reporting; and support timely submission of quality reports from states;
• Monitoring and updating risks and assumptions for the programme to enable the National & state NIPI Newborn project team to identify necessary actions;
• Setting up the National and state’s monitoring ,reporting and review mechanism for SNCU-systems , HBNC+, SNCU+.

• Developing and maintaining database of Newborns and child with disaggregated data on development indicators and provide technical inputs/service to programme officers and Director, Field Office with the objective of helping policy analysis, assessing evidence , preparing policy briefs and programme development for action on Newborn & children;
• Representing NIPI-Newborn Project at technical forums related to M&E of newborn and child health programme
• Documenting and disseminating experiences and lessons learnt nationally as well as internationally
• Identifying, developing and coordinating implementation research as decided by the project;
• Identifying research needs and priorities for NIPI Based interventions.Generating high quality monitoring reports at agreed intervals that help review progress against agreed targets, programme strategy;
• Ensuring timely reporting to Donor and UNDP as per approved templates and reporting formats;
• Performing other duties within the purview of the programme and any related activities as assigned by the Director, NIPI New Born Project.
  

Ensure that systems and processes are consistent with UNDP’s monitoring and evaluation policy as well as reporting requirements by:

• Report progress of the program based on agreed format and indicators along with any other issues to the National Programme Unit , UNDP and RNE;
• Keeping updated on UNDP’s M&E guidelines and tools and the Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP);
• Working closely with the M&E counterpart at the UNDP Country Office for ensuring alignment with the Country Office reporting and M&E requirements for the programme;
• Ensuring that latest information is shared with programme team at the Country Office and with the project state teams;
• Setting annual targets and preparing reports to feed into UNDP’s annual Result Oriented Annual Reports and other corporate requirements;
• Providing reports, data and material as required for the UNDP website and other communication channels.
• Developing and sharing regular updates on progress through e.g., case studies, photo features and studies, in line with the UNDP communications strategy;
• Performing other duties within the purview of the programme and any related activities as assigned by the Director- NIPI Newborn Project, UNDP.  

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of the programme that is focused on bringing about a transformational change in the lives of Newborn & Infants in the states where the Programme is operational. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities; generation of quality evidence to support the results achieved; as well as knowledge generation.

Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
• In-depth knowledge on development issues;
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills. 
  

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, and monitoring of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources;
• Strong IT skills;
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• High interpersonal skills, and ability to remain calm, in control and good humored under pressure;
• Ability to priorities assignments and requirements, and multitask as needed;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Public health, Health management, Statistics and Social Sciences.