Monitoring&Evaluation Officer

At the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September 2015, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate change challenges by 2030.

The Sustainable Development Goals build on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) but are much more comprehensive and ambitious. The Agenda 2030 is underpinned by a strong commitment to ‘leave no one behind’ – which reflects a critical lesson from the MDGs – and to reach the furthest behind first. It recognizes the multi-dimensional nature of poverty and inequality and provides a framework that comprehensively addresses all dimensions that matter well-being.

Pakistan is one of the 193 member states of United Nations which are signatories to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In October 2015 the Government of Pakistan launched the SDGs in Pakistan. On 19 February 2016, the National Assembly of Pakistan unanimously passed a resolution to adopt the 2030 Agenda as National Development Agenda. To take the 2030 Agenda forward, UNDP Pakistan, the Planning Commission and Provincial Planning and Development Departments have launched a national initiative on SDGs focusing on the following four outputs:
 

• Plans, policies and resource allocation are aligned to the 2030 Agenda
• Monitoring, reporting and evaluation capacities are strengthened
• Innovative approaches to accelerate progress on priority SDGs
• Financing flows are increasingly aligned with the 2030 Agenda

Under the project, SDG Support Units are being established at federal level in Planning Commission and with all the provinces and regions in the Planning & Development Departments. The Federal Government is committed to the achievement of SDGs in Pakistan. To take the SDGs agenda forward, UNDP Pakistan and Planning Commission at Federal level have launched a project on Mainstreaming, Accelerating and Policy Support for SDGs to address the governance bottlenecks related to the implementation of SDGs in Pakistan. The project focuses on the same outputs mentioned above and the Federal SDGs Support Unit will coordinate and work closely with other similar SDG Units established at provincial level. In this regard, UNDP is advertising the position of Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst for the Federal SDGs Support Unit who will be reporting to Project Manager.

Coordinate implementation of project planning processes, by focusing on the following results:

• Support preparation of projects Annual Work Plan (AWP) by defining data/information requirements for Project planning, coordinating steps of the formulation process, receiving and controlling quality of inputs from the project specialists and IPs. Coordinate process between the project partners and UNDP Country Office (CO) according to the UNDP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);
• Formulate the AWP according to the UNDP format and in accordance with the CO timelines;
• Support the preparation of the projects detailed implementation plans by coordinating inputs from project specialists, team leaders and IPs; ensure that inputs are appropriately reflected in the UNDP STAR monitoring MIS and other implementation planning formats
• Support preparation of other project plans such as procurement, HR, risk management and communications plans. Work closely with the Project Manager to sequence and plan project procurement and recruitment to ensure achievement of AWP results;
• Contribute to the monitoring of achievement of AWP results and targets and to the analysis of deviations between planned and actual results achieved. Provide inputs to problem-solving;
• Ensure that projects information in UNDPs results-management systems including ATLAS project management module is updated regularly and reflects changes and modifications;
• Coordinate the processes for updates of the project planning system ensuring that the updates/revisions are done according to CO timelines;
• Contribute the preparation of project revisions.
   

Coordinate implementation of the project results and other monitoring systems, by focusing on the following results:

• Implement the project results-monitoring system according to the Project Document and the IRRF. Develop a results-monitoring plan based on the IRRF and review and revise it periodically in close collaboration with the project team, government and UNDP CO Team;
• Coordinate collection and verification of data (qualitative and quantitative, data sources) and other information under the project results-monitoring system and according to the results-monitoring plan;
• Develop project level tools and formats for data collection and verification with IPs and other project stakeholders. Ensure that data collection is conducted in a timely manner. Undertake on-going quality assurance of the monitoring data and information;
• Undertake ongoing analysis of monitoring data. Communicate findings to Project Manager and UNDP CO. Systematically identify and record lessons learnt, communicate to Project Manager and through results-reporting systems;
• Participate in the UNDP M&E Working Group;
• Plan and coordinate monitoring activities including field visits. Establish a plan for field visits;
• Undertake regular field trips for data collection and monitoring;
• Develop and maintain an updated database on results-data and information related to project monitoring;
• Support conceptualization and implementation of results-monitoring systems of project-partners. Provide technical advice and coordinate implementation activities;
• Organise and coordinate the implementation of Project Internal Reviews utilizing qualitative data collection methodologies;
• Participate in preparation of Project Technical Committee meeting by compiling and drafting inputs;

Coordinate project reporting processes and ensure preparation of timely project reports, focusing on the following results:

• Implement Project reporting system according to the UNDP POPP and CO SOPS. Prepare all Project reports (UNDP corporate, donor-specific) according to timelines and other specifics as per donor agreements;
• Coordinate inputs to reports (data, information) from project team, government and other project partners ensuring that the inputs are prepared in compliance with the appropriate formats, standards and that the inputs correspond to the requirements of Project Results-monitoring system;
• Take notes at the Project Technical Committee meeting and compile and draft PB reports;
• Compile and draft ad hoc reports, analysis, presentations and summaries on various aspects of project implementation, including for the Project Technical Committee meetings and donor briefings;
• Systematically work towards improvement of the quality of results reporting by soliciting feedback from donors and CO;
  
   

Impact of Results:

The key results have an impact on the overall performance of the Project for Sustainable Development Goals Implementation, the performance of project team and success in implementation of programme strategies. Accurate analysis, data entry and presentation of information ensure proper programme implementation.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

• Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
• Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing Priorities and competing deadlines
• Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support
• Knowledge Management and Learning
• In-depth knowledge on MIS, M&E and development issues.
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: Good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies;
• Excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities;
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, Respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioural/ attitudinal change
• Self-Management
• Focuses on result for the client
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
• Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior.

Education:
Master’s degree in public policy research, economics, political science, Development Studies, public administration, social sciences, or any other relevant area.

Experience:

• At least 02 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, performance management/monitoring and reporting in development projects or programmes.
• Proven practical skills and familiarity with monitoring and evaluation approaches and tools.
• Proved previous experience in data and information analysis

Lnaguage requirements:
Excellent knowledge of English, and working knowledge of Urdu an asset
 

Please Note:
 

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