Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP Venezuela or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:

• Ensure full compliance with UNDP rules, regulations and policies, establishment of targets and monitoring of achievement of results in line with the terms of the Grant Agreement, corporate agreements with the Global Fund and Global Fund policies;
• Participate in and contribute to the finalization of Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks for the Programme in coordination with national and technical partners;
• Lead the finalization of Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for the Programme;
• Update as necessary the Performance Framework and the Monitoring and Evaluation plan, in consultation with the Ministry of Health, PAHO and main stakeholders;
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and processes required to ensure robust, quality and timely reporting to the GF;
• Develop M&E systems and tools, and training materials for trainings of the Ministry of Health staff, the Malaria National Program, the Sub-recipient (SR) M&E focal point and other key stakeholders for data collection and analysis;
• Provide technical guidance for the implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation plan, through trainings and other on-site support;
• Monitor the implementation of the Programme, review the progress on a monthly and quarterly basis; address the issues raised, and develop timely remedial actions ensuring any disparity between planned and actual outputs;
• Assist in the identification of potential implementation problems and bottlenecks and recommend appropriate timely, appropriate strategies to address them and to achieve planned results;
• Ensure any disparities between planned and actual outputs are addressed;
• Prepare periodic M&E progress reports to disseminate to the key stakeholders; and
• Prepare quarterly and annual programmatic progress updates on the Programme;
• Ensure that Programme monitoring arrangements comply with Grant Agreement and that the provisions of the agreement are fully observed;
• Ensure alignment of the Programme activities/processes in accordance with the work plans, the Performance Framework targets and the timely identification of delays, and generate appropriate and quality information for the decision-making process;
• Verify programmatic reports from the Sub-recipient(s) (SR) and provide timely feedback on implementation of the Programme activities and quality of reports submitted by the SRs;
• Map and assess the quality of existing official data sources, the methods of collecting them, and ensure that data quality standards are monitored and met and propose approaches to address identified gaps to ensure data quality;
• Prepare Terms of Reference for baseline, mid-term, and end-line surveys and evaluations including methodology preparation, sample selection and staff training if needed, and provide overall technical direction for the conduct of the surveys and evaluations or act as official counterpart with third parties and follows up on the recommendations;
• Identify innovative approaches and modalities to achieve Programme targets;
• Work closely with PMU sections to monitor progress of Programme including routine follow up of SRs’ performance frameworks and organize periodic joint grant performance review meetings;
• Conduct regular joint monitoring field visits to ensure timely and quality implementation of Programme vis-à-vis approved plans and contracts, with the involvement of national programmes, SRs, technical partners and participates in external supervision and evaluation missions of the GF and other agencies by facilitating access to M&E data as required;
• Support the audit and investigation processes, and follow up on timely implementation of recommendations;
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with the Local Fund Agent and the GF Country Team, and the GF/HIST; and
• Ensure the optimal use of evaluation findings by providing guidance in preparation of timely management response to all mandatory evaluations and by developing a communication/dissemination plan;
• Represent the Programme in the areas assigned by the Programme Manager, making presentations at the national, regional and international forums;
• Support capacity assessment of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) functions of the Sub-recipient (SR) and Sub-sub-recipient (SSR) and propose capacity development plans to strengthen M&E;
• Identify, formulate and systematize lessons learned and document best practices from evaluations and studies to be reflected into Programme reports;
• Develop information and communication materials relating to the Programme (briefs, press-releases, presentations etc);
• Collaborate and coordinates with Ministry of Health, other UN agencies, government agencies, NGOs, technical partners and other organizations on monitoring and evaluation good practices;
• Maintain proactive relationships with all key stakeholders, policy makers and donor partners;
• Support capacity development of national M&E systems to facilitate the transition of the PR role to the national counterparts;
• Undertake field visits to ensure the data collection methods follow good practices;
• Maintain cooperative relationship with all key stakeholders, Ministry of Health, Sub-recipients, UN agencies, government agencies, NGOs, technical partners and other organizations;
• Participate in external supervision and evaluation missions of the Global Fund and other agencies by facilitating access to M&E data, as required;
• Participate, as required, at meetings and professional gatherings, including Global Fund meetings, global and regional meetings, quarterly reviews etc;
• Promote a knowledge sharing and learning culture across PMU, Country Office and other GF funded programmes; and
• Share experience/best practices on the UNDP’s and other health and development websites, platforms.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

Advanced higher degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Public Health/Health Sciences, Social Sciences or equivalent; a first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with relevant training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree;

Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark:

• At least 2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in the design implementation of Results Monitoring and Evaluation Systems;
• Work experience with the Ministry of Health is an asset;
• Knowledge and experience with UN, UNDP or other international organizations is an asset;
• Knowledge of the Global Fund is an asset;
• Previous work experience in health sector projects is an asset;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Good command of Statistical software (SPSS, MATLAB, SAS, other);
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in global public health and grant systems, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the United Nations Development Programme’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Language skills:

• Spanish(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• English(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise: Monitoring and evaluation Area of expertise details:

• At least 2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in the design implementation of Results Monitoring and Evaluation Systems;
• Work experience with the Ministry of Health is an asset;
• Knowledge and experience with UN, UNDP or other international organizations is an asset;
• Knowledge of the Global Fund is an asset;
• Previous work experience in health sector projects is an asset;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Good command of Statistical software (SPSS, MATLAB, SAS, other);
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in global public health and grant systems, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the United Nations Development Programme’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Driving license: No Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

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Application deadline: 06-Dec-2020 at 23:59hrs, Germany time zone