Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, P-3, UNICEF Yemen (Emergency Cash Transfers Project based in Amman Outpost -Temporary Appointment 6 Months)

The Emergency Cash Transfers Project (ECTP) Team of UNICEF Yemen is looking for a M&E Specialist (temporary appointment). The main job purpose of the M&E Specialist is to ensure that UNICEF and relevant Cash Transfer Project Partners have a well-prioritized and realistic Monitoring plan that will provide the most relevant and timely information to monitor the ongoing Cash Transfer Project. The incumbent will serve as member of ECT Project Management Unit (ECT-PMU) will support UNICEF in delivering valid and reliable information on the attainment of the project goals and performance of UNICEF-supported project and to support in developing monitoring capacity of partners particularly third party.

Job Details 

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Emergency Cash Transfers Project Management Unit, UNICEF Yemen

Amman Outpost

Temporary Appointment 6 Months duration

Job Purpose

The Emergency Cash Transfers Project (ECTP) Team of UNICEF Yemen is looking for a M&E Specialist (temporary appointment). The main job purpose of the M&E Specialist is to ensure that UNICEF and relevant Cash Transfer Project Partners have a well-prioritized and realistic Monitoring plan that will provide the most relevant and timely information to monitor the ongoing Cash Transfer Project.

The incumbent will serve as member of ECT Project Management Unit (ECT-PMU) will support UNICEF in delivering valid and reliable information on the attainment of the project goals and performance of UNICEF-supported project and to support in developing monitoring capacity of partners particularly third party.

Main Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for developing project performance indicators and design of monitoring systems including data collection tools for UNICEF’s Cash Transfer project funded by World Bank
• Provide technical support and inputs on the ToRs of the Third Party Monitoring, assessment of technical proposal based on agreed criteria, and selection of third party for monitoring
• Support development of M&E Plans from a sound results-based programming perspective
• Coordinate/ liaise with Third Party as required and provide technical inputs for development of monitoring plans and ensure that performance monitoring, spot checks etc. are being undertaken as per the plan
• Work closely with TPMO to prepare routine reports on results of the project’s progress and for development of protocols for data confidentiality, exchange, security and archiving
• Undertake process monitoring to assess whether the processes of communication and field facilitation, Payment delivery and Grievance and Redressal Mechanisms are operating according to the Operations Manual/ToR and in line with plan of action. Bring to attention any major issues identified during field monitoring including fraud, mishandling and misappropriation
• Seek inputs from the project beneficiaries to identify any issues & problems with the Payment, Grievance, Facilitation, Third Party Monitoring, etc. 
• Organize capacity development of project partners particularly third party monitoring as needed to ensure that they have the basic knowledge and skills in understanding and applying M&E policies, tools and methods to fulfill their responsibilities.       

Qualifications & Competency Profile of the Successful Candidate  

Education:

Advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, planning development, planning.  

Work Experience:

•  Professional work experience in programme development and implementation including monitoring and evaluation activities as follows:

   Level 3  - Five years of relevant professional work experience. Developing country work experience (for IP) or field work experience (for NO)

•  At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.

Language Proficiency

Fluency in English and another UN language. Fluency in the national language of the duty station an an asset.

Competency Profile (For details, please refer to UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.)

i)  Core Values (Required)

• Commitment       • Diversity and Inclusion      • Integrity

            ii) Core Competencies (Required)

•  Communication [ II ]                •  Working with People[ II ]        •  Drive for Result  [ II ]

2. Functional Competencies (Required)

                   •  Leading and Supervising [ II ]              •  Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]

      •  Analyzing [ II ]                      •  Applying Technical Expertise  [ II ]   

                   • Planning and Organizing [ III ] 

iii)  Technical Knowledge       

             a) Specific Technical Knowledge & Competencies Required (for the job)

(Technical knowledge requirements specific to the job can be added here as required.) 

•  Knowledge of Project Evaluation.

•  Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Evaluation Process Management, Follow-up on Recommendations and Dissemination of M&E results.

• Emerging international good practice in monitoring and evaluation partnerships.

                b) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)

•  Professional technical knowledge/expertise in demography, statistics, and data management.

•  Professional technical knowledge/expertise in methodology of M&E, including  theories, standards and models, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, validity/reliability testing of data, data analysis and interpretation, and statistical inference methods.

•  Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Activity Monitoring & Evaluation, Evaluation Design, data analysis, and reporting.

• Gender equality and diversity awareness

c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)

•  Professional/technical knowledge/expertise in Team Management, Coaching & Training.

•  Mastery of UNICEF’s M&E policies and procedures. Latest programme monitoring and evaluation theory, methodology, technology and tools.

• Understanding of UNICEF Mission Statement and UNICEF Guiding Principles. 

• Understanding of UN Mission and system, current key UN topics; and International Code of Conduct.

• UNICEF strategic framework for partnerships and collaborative relationships.