Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Officer

The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.

Since 1999, the Central Africa Multi-Country Office (CAMCO), headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, has partnered with UN agencies, international organizations, and governments in 15 Central African nations. CAMCO provides fund management, technical assistance, and capacity-building across critical sectors—infrastructure, health, education, governance, procurement, and environmental protection—while working with national and local authorities to secure local ownership and sustainable impact. The diverse portfolio spans rural-community empowerment, road rehabilitation, and peace consolidation in the DRC and CAR through Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programmes, alongside wide-ranging procurement and human-resource services. Recent initiatives include drinking-water systems in Cameroon, mining-sector capacity-building, health-system support in the DRC. Together, these projects advance regional stability, resilient infrastructure, and improved livelihoods throughout Central Africa.

Since 1999, UNOPS has been a committed partner in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), delivering fund management, technical support, capacity building, and project management services. In collaboration with the Government, UN agencies, and international partners, UNOPS advances sustainable development across key sectors, including infrastructure, health, education, governance, procurement, and environmental protection. A strong focus on local ownership ensures that projects are implemented in a way that builds national capacity and empowers communities. UNOPS supports peace and security through technical assistance to MONUSCO and contributes to environmental preservation by managing regional initiatives such as CAFI and FONAREDD, working closely with Indigenous communities. In the health sector, efforts include the construction of health centers in Kwango (KOICA) and national health system support through the RSS3 initiative (GAVI). UNOPS also leads agricultural infrastructure development and food security efforts through the PNDA project (World Bank) and supports governance and stabilization through the multi-donor Coherence Fund, alongside humanitarian HR services for UNHCR.

This position operates within the dynamic environment of the Democratic Republic of Congo, supporting UNOPS's diverse portfolio of projects across infrastructure, health, education, governance, procurement, and environmental protection. The role is critical for establishing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, ensuring data-driven decision-making, and enhancing the effectiveness and accountability of project interventions in a complex operational setting.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for  implementing, and overseeing the monitoring and evaluation framework for UNOPS projects and programmes, ensuring the systematic collection, analysis, and reporting of data to measure progress, identify challenges, and inform strategic adjustments. S/he provides technical guidance and capacity building to partners to strengthen M&E systems and ensures compliance with UNOPS standards.

Programme / Project M&E Responsibilities:

•  Contribute to the development of the Programme/Project M&E strategy;

• Support with the implementation of the M&E Framework and Plan for the Project 

• Collects all relevant data and facilitates the implementation of feasibility and baseline studies where appropriate;

• Develops a field monitoring plan based on agreed upon progress and target indicator sets;

• Reviews periodic technical reports provided by implementing partners, provides appropriate comments and prepare consolidated annual reports;

• Assists in problem solving and the development of remedial actions ensuring that any disparity between planned and actual outputs are addressed;

• When required, provides technical support  to UNOPS partners to strengthen M&E systems, , the recommended reporting and monitoring formats & guidelines or/and provides any on-site support, and, if required, assists in developing an M&E capacity strengthening strategy plan for implementing partners;

• Facilitates the implementation of regular and periodic project evaluations;

• Performs any other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Monitoring and Progress Controls:

• Elaborates and distributes performance reports related to M&E. Regularly reviews project status, evaluating performance criteria (scope, cost, schedule and quality);

• Contributes to the M&E corrective action plan;

• Evaluates performance and initiates change requests as required

Final Product:

• Prepares and issues regular reports in accordance with supervisor’s guidelines;

• Maintains diaries and progress reports as required by UNOPS standard procedures.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration, development studies,Climate change, environment or related field required or related fields with 4 years of relevant experience OR
  
  

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience is required

Desired

• A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or specific M&E certifications).is desired.

Required

• Relevant experience is work in in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, or project management support or related areas. 

Desired

• Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.

• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

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