UNDP Jobs - 53871- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Private Sect

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Private Sector)

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

01-May-2015

Application Deadline :

28-Feb-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

One (1) Year

Languages Required :

English Spanish

Expected Duration of Assignment :

One Year (renewable)

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Sustainable Development Goals Fund (SDG-F) is a new development cooperation mechanism created in 2014 by UNDP, on behalf of the UN system, with an initial contribution of Spain to support sustainable development activities. It builds on the experience of the previous MDG Achievement Fund (MDG-F, www.mdgfund.org, 2007-2013), which supported 130 joint programmes in 50 countries, while expanding its activities towards sustainable development, a higher attention on public-private partnerships and updating its operational framework to the effective development co-operation principles.

The SDG-F Secretariat is the operational coordination unit for the Fund and services the SDG-F Steering Committee. The Secretariat sits in the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy of UNDP Headquarters. The Secretariat is delegated by the Steering Committee to ensure that policies and strategies decided by the Steering Committee are implemented and adhered to.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Private Sector) of the SDG-F Secretariat is responsible for key quality and assurance functions, provision of guidance and support to SDG-F countries to improve JP M&E frameworks with the view to track processes, progress and measure impact by the fund resources and assist the Directorate in monitoring overall funds’ progress. This may include support to the identification of common comparable indicators and means of verification and the preparation of comprehensive status. He/She is also responsible for the implementation of the SDGF private sector strategy. He/She reports to the Directorate of the Secretariat.

Joint programme indicators measure progress towards the achievement of outcomes/outputs and the SDG-F is able to report progress towards the 1) achievement of SDGs; 2) Paris Declaration; and 3) UN reform process at the country level.

Duties and Responsibilities

Sound advisory support:

Assess the quality of proposed Joint Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks submitted to the Fund;
Provide advisory support to the Directorate on the M&E systems and strategies in place to capture impact of the fund in advancing the selected SDGs; and
Provide support to the Directorate on private sector partnerships.

Strategic guidance, technical support and coordination of monitoring and evaluation exercises at different levels:

Support and guide eligible countries in their monitoring and evaluation plans to ensure consistency;
Support to plan, coordinate, manage and execute SDG-F level Monitoring and Evaluation exercises including Annual and mid-term reviews and thematic evaluations (in coordination with the Directorate of the SDG-F);
Provide logistical and technical assistance to relevant M&E activities and processes
Prepare and participate to field monitoring visits; and
Support to coordinate, design and implement partnerships with private sector.

Management of data, information and knowledge generated:

Extract lessons learnt, share knowledge and disseminate good practices, and formulate recommendations to improve overall programme planning, implementation and evaluation;
Collate, consolidate and prepare reports on the M&E and private sector activities processes as required by the SDG-F and the SDG-F Steering Committee;
Liaise with UNEG/UNDG to incorporate emerging best practices to UN policy on monitoring and evaluation;
Undertake research, data collection and maintenance of database on relevant tools and references on the harmonization of M&E instruments and technologies of the UN system and OECD/DAC global practice; and
Prepare relevant M&E and private sector materials for the Fund web-site.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work.

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow.

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction.

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.

Delivery

Ability to get things done.

Technical/Functional:

Primary

Anti-Corruption

Knowledge of anti-corruption concepts, principles and policies and the ability to apply in strategic and/or practical situations.

Knowledge Management

Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge.

Problem solving skills

Proven networking, team building, organizational and communication skills.

Planning and Execution

Elaborates work plans that prioritize action steps, set time lines and monitor performance.

Shows strong corporate commitment

Complies with UNDP rules , regulations and code of conduct.

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work.

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow.

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction.

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform;
Sound communication skills.

Delivery

Ability to get things done.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree or Post-graduate studies in social sciences with a focus on monitoring and evaluation, data collection/research and analysis of data, community based monitoring and private sector.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at the national and international level in international development issues;
Experience in programme/project formulation, monitoring and evaluation with international organizations, as well as private sector.
Field experience will be an asset;
Knowledge in the international development agenda and in particular the Millennium and Paris Declarations.

Language Requirements:

Spanish and English required.

Other:

Strong grasp of Monitoring and Evaluation policies;
Knowledge of the UN is desirable;
In depth knowledge of functioning of key international donors;
Computer skills: Good knowledge of web based statistical software.