UN WOMEN Jobs - 73523- Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Analyst

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Analyst

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Amman, JORDAN

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

28-Sep-2017

Application Deadline :

08-Aug-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-A

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 months

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 Months

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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

With the protracted nature of the Syrian conflict and its impact on neighboring countries and host communities, there is an increasing recognition among all partners that the development challenges arising from the crisis need accelerated actions and enhanced capacity to be addressed. In this respect, UN Women is contributing to the UNCT and HCT processes to support the Jordanian Government’s efforts and the UN response to the Syrian refugee crisis and its impact on Jordan’s host communities. UN efforts have supported the preparation and adoption of Jordan Response Plan for the Syria Crisis 2017-19 which provides a coordinated and coherent multi-sectorial national response to the crisis

Reporting to the Representative, the Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Analyst will provide support to the Jordan Country Office (CO) colleagues in incorporating monitoring, evaluation and reporting into programme formulation as well tracking against Strategic Plan targets and the reporting of results to internal and external audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical inputs to programme formulation to ensure monitoring, evaluation and reporting is incorporated

Provide inputs to the development of monitoring indicators, monitoring calendars, and field monitoring plans and quality assurance processes;
Provide inputs to annual work plan monitoring, reviews and reporting;
Provide technical support to CO colleagues and partners in developing Performance Monitoring Frameworks (PMFs), systems and plans, and Baseline Surveys;
Facilitate the clearance of donor agreements and Programme Cooperation Agreements.

Provide technical inputs to the monitoring, evaluation and tracking of results against country level targets and UN Women Strategic Plan

Coordinate with programme units to ensure data collection and analysis from field visits are coordinated and standardized across programmes;
Monitor data from partners/countries on a quarterly basis and provide inputs to regular management briefs to inform decision making;
Visit partners, along with the programme units, to support monitoring of results and planning processes, as required;
Monitor the spending of donor funds and other programme expenditures and disbursements;
Coordinate and contribute to the development of the CO’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Plan and monitor its implementation;.

Facilitate the reporting of results to internal (Senior Management) and external (Executive Board, Donors, etc.) audiences

Coordinate and facilitate the process of the CO meeting internal and external reporting requirements and deadlines, including annual reporting process;
Contribute substantial inputs to donor and programme reports (both narrative and financial);
Review progress reports submitted by partners and provide feedback to improve quality and timeliness of reporting;
Collect and maintain data for country, regional and global corporate reports, mid-term reviews, and final evaluations;.

Provide technical support to the CO in the implementation the UN Women Evaluation Policy

Coordinate the implementation of UN Women’s Evaluation plan in the country office;
Draft/revise Terms of Reference for specific project/program evaluations;
Ensure communication between the CO and Regional Office (RO) regarding Evaluations.

Contribute to knowledge building and capacity building

Monitor and keep up to date the online information management systems for planning and using evaluations, reporting, and results management;
Identify and disseminate good practices, lessons, and knowledge;
Contribute to the development of capacity development tools, including training materials and packages;
Promote the awareness and understanding of the shared responsibility of Monitoring and Evaluation among all staff members through communication, training, learning and development activities.

Competencies

Key Performance Indicators;

Timely and quality support to the programme team and partners in line with work plan
Quality and timely systems for tracking/monitoring
Timely submission of accurate and quality reports

Core values;

Integrity: Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Respect for Diversity: Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies:

Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.

Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.

Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative.

Work in teams: Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.

Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.

Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies:

Good knowledge of programme formulation, implementation, and Results Based Management.
Good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, evaluation design, data collection and analysis, and reporting.
Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports.
Analytical and report writing skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Political or Social Science, Economics, International Development Studies, Gender/Women's Studies is required.

Experience:

At least 1 year of relevant experience at the national or international level in monitoring, evaluation and reporting of development and humanitarian projects/ programmes.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Arabic is required;
Knowledge of other UN official working languages is an asset.