Monitoring and Evaluation Lead

Islamabad

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Islamabad
Grade: Mid level - SB-5 (SC10/SC11), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Basic Social Service
- Managerial positions
- ITC
- GROWTH FOR RURAL ADVANCEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE PROGRESS (GRASP) PROJECT
Closing Date: Closed

Background

About ITC

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, focusing in particular on developing the export capabilities of small and medium-sized businesses in developing and transition economies. ITC is 100% "Aid for Trade", supporting trade that delivers inclusive and sustainable development results. ITC’s mandate covers all developing countries and transition economies with special emphasis on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDs) Fragile States and Sub-Saharan Africa. ITC Headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland. ITC projects and programmes contribute to the global efforts to achieve UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development and the Aid for Trade agenda. ITC works at three levels:

•Strengthening the integration of the business sector of developing countries and economies in transition into the global economy,

•Improving the performance of trade and investment support institutions for the benefit of small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), and enhancing the abilities of trade support institutions to better support them,

•Improving the international competitiveness of SMEs.

About the GRASP Project:

The Growth for Rural Advancement and Sustainable Progress (GRASP) is a 66-month project that will contribute to the reduction of poverty through development of rural SMEs in selected districts within two provinces of Pakistan: Balochistan and Sindh. GRASP will focus on selected product lines within livestock and horticulture.

GRASP will take a holistic approach to building SME competitiveness in agribusiness value chains starting from a deep understanding of markets and working back through the value chain to enable SMEs and ultimately producers to create and capture additional value. To do this, GRASP will intervene in three main ways:

•Improving the eco-system for rural SME development through building institutional capacity and improving the business environment

•Building production and quality of primary products through support to SME agribusiness service providers and business intermediary organizations in rural areas

•Increasing added-value and marketed volumes through developing value chains and supporting SMEs to improve management, increase access to finance, apply sustainable technology to add value and improve quality and reduce waste throughout the system

At the impact level, GRASP will create employment and income opportunities in rural areas of Sindh and Balochistan. Outcome and outputs of GRASP include measurable improvement in the business environment for SMEs, improved agricultural productivity in selected areas, better access for farmers to market information and agricultural services, increase in revenue and financing for selected SMEs and increased value added and adoption of environmental sustainable technology. GRASP has a very strong focus on women's economic empowerment.

GRASP has a budget of €48.5m funded by the European Union and ITC. ITC will implement GRASP through three Pakistan based teams and a wide network of Pakistani and international partner organizations. This challenging project will involve managing many concurrent inter-linked activities from the market to the production level and innovative tools such as matching grants.

Under the overall guidance of the GRASP Project Coordinator, the M&E Lead will be responsible for overseeing the M&E activities of the GRASP Project and ensuring high quality and timely inputs, including assisting the Project Coordinator in results reporting and regular monitoring of project activities and will be responsible for overseeing the collection & analysis of different data related to project activities.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Lead will also work in close collaboration with GRASP partner organizations engaged in M&E activities at the provincial level as well as with Geneva and Islamabad-based teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Function / Expected Results: Coordination of M & E activities

•Coordinate monitoring, evaluation and data collection at provincial level with M&E officers, project staff and project partners;

•Monitor and evaluate all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving the project results;

•Oversee the GRASP risk identification and mitigation process at the National and Provincial levels;

•Report monthly, quarterly and annual progress on all project activities to the National Project Coordinator;

•Provide feedback to the Project Coordinator on M&E activities and suggest strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of data collection;

•Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to Project Management Team and ITC;

•Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Coordinator in preparing relevant reports;

•Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project;

•Assist in coordinating across the available components of the Project to ensure effective implementation of M&E/MIS;

2.Function/Expected Results: Technical guidance

•Conduct capacity assessments on existing monitoring and evaluation system as required;

•Guide other M&E project staff in performing relevant duties.

•Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation processes;

•Undertake any other tasks agreed with the Project Coordinator in support of efficient Monitoring & Evaluation of the project.

•Assist project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.

Functions / Key Results Expected

•Overall coordination of the GRASP M&E system;

•Overseeing preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports on project progress based on GRASP partner inputs, MIS reports as well other relevant reports as needed;

•Provision of inputs and updated information related to project results;

•Maintenance of Risk Matrix and Registry for the project;

•Organize and conduct training on M&E / MIS for project staff;

Impact of Results

-Achievement of GRASP reporting requirements as outlined in the project work plans;

-Strong synergies with GRASP partners undertaking monitoring and evaluation work under the project;

-Good communication and positive image of the project in Pakistan

Competencies

ITC’S VALUES are: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

ITC’S CORE COMPETENCIES are: Communication, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, Accountability, Creativity, Client Orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Technological awareness.

ITC’S MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES are: Vision, Leadership, Empowering Others, Managing Performance, Building Trust, and Judgment/Decision making.

For further information on competency-based interview please visit: www.intracen.org.

Functional Competencies:

-Proven leadership and strong project management and coordination skills

-Excellent interpersonal and advocacy skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships

-Proven ability to lead and work collaboratively in teams, with colleagues and encourage sharing of knowledge to achieve organizational goals

-Strong problem solving and analytical skills

-Ability to identify priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required

-Ability to work with accuracy under time constraints and pressure in a stressful environment; with patience, tactfulness, maintain confidentiality, take initiative and exercise good judgment

-Ability to plan own work and use time efficiently, manage conflicting priorities and work under pressure of tight and conflicting deadlines

Technical Competencies:

-Demonstrated knowledge of result-based management;

-Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;

-Demonstrated knowledge of applying results measurement and monitoring frameworks to project contexts

Required Skills and Experience

Recruitment Qualifications/Eligibility Criteria

Education and Work experience:

•Master Degree or equivalent in international trade, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies or related field.

With a minimum of 7 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN bodies/ Governments; Including some experience in project management / coordination in senior position.

•A Bachelor’s degree in international trade, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies or related field

With 9 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN bodies/ Governments; Including some experience in project formulation, management , administration or related field

Language Requirements:

•Advanced English with strong written and oral communication skills is essential

•Knowledge of local languages

Required knowledge and skills:

•Demonstrated knowledge of result-based management aspects

•Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;

•Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;

•Demonstrated capacity to evolve in large, complex and multi-dimensional projects

Desirable knowledge and skills:

•Knowledge of the UN system and procedures or experience of EU-related projects would be an asset

Disclaimer

HEC attested degrees are a prerequisite for employment at UNDP. During the recruitment process candidates will be required to present HEC attested degrees.

Foreign Qualified Candidates: Foreign degree holders shall be required to:

(i) Present a verification/certification letter from the university verifying the degree & student enrollment, or

(ii) Foreign degree Equivalence Letter from HEC.

UNDP provides Equal Opportunity for all equally qualified male & female including the physically challenged candidates; female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply (local and internal VA).

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) does not charge fee at any stage of the recruitment.

UNDP has zero tolerance towards Sexual Harassment (SH) and Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (SEA).

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