The Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst, under DRR and RR guidance, ensures effective evaluation policy implementation, compliance with monitoring requirements, and participation in thematic evaluations. They coordinate with HQ and regional offices, contribute to strategic planning and reporting, ensure HACT framework implementation, and collaborate with various teams for successful evaluation and implementation of UNDP priorities.
Duties and Responsibilities
1.) Ensures the implementation of evaluation policies and strategies and effective coordination of the evaluation process in the Country Office, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Participation in the planning, preparation, and management of thematic, country programme/project evaluations and other types of evaluations conducted in the Country Office.
- Promotion of evaluation standards, quality assurance/control and capacity development in the Country Office.
- Contribution to the evaluation workplan, including identification of topics, and projects/programme to be evaluated.
- Coordination of specific evaluation missions for development projects, sectoral/thematic evaluations, or desk evaluations/studies on selected sectors/themes.
2.) Ensures planning and reporting that matches the country’s priorities and UNDP guidelines and objectives, focusing on the following outcomes:
- Participation in the preparation of UNSDCF, particularly in the definition of the monitoring matrix for results that UNDP helps to achieve.
- Joint preparation with the Government of the Country Programme and CPAP, in line with the national priorities and UNDP’s fields of work and procedures.
- Planning of annual goals (IWP) and ROAR, according to the established guidelines. Linkage of new, active projects with Country Programme results.
- Drafting of the Programme’s consolidated and results-oriented reports for the Boards.
3.) Ensures efficient implementation of HACT framework, focusing on the following outcomes:
- Coordination of the Macro Assessment and Micro Assessment for partners that meet or exceed the assessment threshold ($150k per annum).
- Preparation and implementation of the HACT Plan including the assurance activities for NIM projects (partner-based spot checks and audits).
- Guidance and coordination of staff regarding policies and procedures of HACT framework at the Office, government agencies, NGOs, private audit firms and public audit agencies.
4.) Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Identification and formulation of evaluation findings, lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into broader EO knowledge management efforts, disseminated in learning events and channeled into decision-making processes.
- Contribution to the implementation of Evaluation Knowledge Management and Learning Strategy.
- Collaboration and coordination with other UN agencies, government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations on monitoring and evaluation issues.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Yes – M&E Associate
Required Skills and Experience for Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst
Education:
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Process Management, development, and social sciences is required; or
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Process Management, development, and social sciences is required.
Experience:
- Up to 2 years (with Master’s Degree) or minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s Degree) of relevant experience in M&E, programme and/or team management working with quality assurance instruments, results-based management models, and multiple stakeholders providing advisory services and management of a complex portfolio of projects.
- Proven programme management experience with sound knowledge of all aspects of the project cycle (design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation).
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation with a background in the analysis of socio-economic issues and related policy matters is desirable.
- Experience of working with UNDP or another UN agency would be an asset.
- Experience in managing personnel and leading work teams.
- Proven ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams is desirable.
Languages:
- Fluency in Spanish and English is required.