M&E Consultant

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI)

Duty Station: Dakar

Job Family: Communication and Information

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 23-09-2020

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The M&E Consultant will be in charge of designing and effecting the M&E plan of the project “Addressing the ‘Disinfodemic’ on Covid-19 in conflict-prone environments” in West Africa, conducting data collection and analysis to help ensure efficiency and relevancy throughout the project implementation and reporting. 

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Main Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed monitoring and evaluation plan based on the project indicators and ensure follow up with the project team and partners;
• Assist in drafting the terms of reference of activities to ensure alignment with projects expected results and indicators.
• Regularly collate data from partners on activities implemented and help in verifying their quality and accuracy.
• Undertake, as per need, field visits to evaluate activities and crosscheck the quality and accuracy of data submitted by partners.
• Provide support to project team members in the planning, implementation and reporting of activities.
• Analyse collated data and reports submitted by partners and consultants in order to write high quality report upon request and as per schedule.
• Develop and maintain accurate information in a project database, as well as accurate and timely electronic files.

Long Description Long Description COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, M&E or other relevant academic background.

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in the M&E field.

Demonstrated experience in designing and executing M&E plan, conducting data collection, processing and analysis, and writing high quality report.

Demonstrated experience in writing high quality report with strong analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluating projects in the media sector.

Experience working with development organizations in the M&E field.

Working knowledge of UN and EU project reporting standards.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

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SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. 

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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