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Background
This ToR is specifically within the scope of the project entitled “Enhancing climate resilience in Thailand through effective water management and sustainable agriculture”, which is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in the total of USD 17.5 million for 5-year duration (Funded Activity: FP170). UNDP is an Accredited Entity accountable to the GCF for the implementation of the project. The Royal Irrigation Department (RID), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative, is the project Implementing Partner, with the King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) and Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammearbeit (GIZ) Gmbh are the two Responsible Parties.
Thailand is one of the 16 countries identified globally as being in the ‘extreme risk’ category of those most vulnerable to future climate change impacts over the next 30 years. Severe drought and flood events are likely to be experienced increasingly in the near and longer-term future as a result of the combined effects of a more vigorous hydrological cycle and enhanced surface drying. Thailand’s agricultural sector, in particular, will be impacted by changing precipitation patterns with increasingly common extreme rain events and floods, as well as more extensive drought periods, which particularly affect poor households. With climate extremes expected to increase, climate-informed water management and climate-resilient water infrastructure will be critical in order to prepare for and respond to floods and droughts, which are the key priorities in Thailand’s National Adaptation Plan 2018. Given the cost of upgrading existing water infrastructure across the country, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) is seeking to complement its grey infrastructure with ecosystems-based adaptation measures (EbA), an integrated solution which brings together water management and agriculture.
The project addresses the core problem of climate-induced droughts and floods threatening agriculture livelihoods and infrastructure in the Yom and Nan river basin (Phitsanulok, Sukhothai and Uttaradit provinces). Specifically, it seeks to: a) support climate informed water management, planning and investment, and b) support vulnerable farmers in reducing volatility to changing climatic conditions, enhancing climate-informed and integrated planning as well as reduce disruption to smallholder farmers.
The objective will be achieved through generation of three complementary outputs:
Output 1: Enhance climate and risk informed planning in the water and agricultural sectors through improved climate information and cross sectoral coordination
Output 2: Improve water management through strengthened infrastructure complemented by EbA measures, for greater resilience to climate change impacts
Output 3: Reduce volatility of agriculture livelihoods in drought and flood prone areas through strengthened extension support and local planning, investment in on-farm adaptation measures and greater access to finance and markets.
The Project Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst will have to closely liaise with the project’s Project Management Unit (PMU) which has been established at the RID to be responsible for project management and execution of the project.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Programme and the direct supervision of the Country Technical Advisor, the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst will be responsible for supporting the project’s monitoring and evaluation activities. The Analyst will work closely with the Programme Team, Programme Analyst–Results-Based Management (RBM), and Project Manager on monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management aspects of the project.
Under the direct supervision of the Country Technical Advisor (CTA) and in close collaboration with the Project Management Unit (PMU), the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination and implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation activities. The Analyst will work with UNDP, the PMU and relevant partners to track progress against the project’s results framework, support timely and accurate reporting, and promote the use of evidence and lessons learned to inform project implementation and decision-making. The position is based in Bangkok, with travel to the three target provinces as required.
Implement and participate in the design of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, systems, and tools, and as applicable, conduct project quality assurance in keeping with corporate policies.
- Monitors project progress and participates in the production of progress reports ensuring that they meet the necessary reporting requirements and standards;
- Ensures project’s M&E meets the requirements of the Government, the UNDP Country Office, and UNDP-BPPS/NCE; develop project-specific M&E tools as necessary;
- Oversees and ensures the implementation of the project’s M&E plan, including periodic appraisal of the Project’s Theory of Change and Results Framework with reference to actual and potential project progress and results;
Ensure coordination and efficient support to monitoring, reporting, evaluation and results-based management of the project.
- Oversees/develops/coordinates the implementation of the stakeholder engagement plan;
- Oversees and guides the design of surveys/ assessments commissioned for monitoring and evaluating project results;
- Facilitates and coordinates mid-term and terminal evaluations of the project, including management responses, annual reviews of the project and produces analytical reports from these annual reviews, and learning and other knowledge management products;
- Supports project site M&E and learning missions, and visits project sites as and when required to appraise project progress on the ground and validate written progress reports;
- Provide support to other aspects of project implementation, as required and in consultation with the supervisor, to contribute to the effective delivery of project results;
Facilitate knowledge building and sharing on monitoring and evaluation
- Support the identification, synthesis, documentation, and dissemination of key lessons learned and good practices derived from monitoring and evaluation activities.
Institutional Arrangement
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Programme and the direct supervision of the Country Technical Advisor, the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst will be responsible for supporting the project’s monitoring and evaluation activities. The Analyst will work closely with the Programme Team, Programme Analyst–Results-Based Management (RBM), and Project Manager on monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management aspects of the project.
Competencies
Core Competencies
- Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
- Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies
Business Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results.
- Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming.
- Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
- Results-Based Management
- Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools
- Project Management
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
- Operations Management
- Ability to effectively plan, organize and oversee different parts of corporate operations, simultaneously and in an integrated way, in order to convert the organization’s assets into the best results in the most efficient way.
- Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms
Data
- Data analysis
- Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making
2030 Agenda: Planet
- Nature
- Climate Change Adaptation: Climate Information and Early Warning Systems (CI & EWS)
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environment Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Climate Change or related field is required. OR;
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
- Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, development, climate change or related fields.
Desirable skills:
- Good knowledge with practical experience of M&E results-based management and project cycle management, particularly with regards to M&E approach and methods;
- Proven experience in designing and conducting research and data analysis, with practical experience of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis;
- Programmatic experience in implementing and monitoring of environmental or social safeguards;
- High proficiency in MS Office and excellent web navigation skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team;
- Formal training in Results-Based Management (RBM)/ Project Cycle Management (PCM);
- Professional experience in a project management setting involving multi-lateral/ international funding agency;
- Experience working with the cross-government agencies, sub-national government agencies in Thailand and/or countries in the Southeast Asia region;
- Previous experience with UN project involving the application of gender mainstreaming.
Required language(s):
- Proficiency in English and Thai.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
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