Under the supervision of the Head, Programme Management and Support Unit, the Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst contributes to designing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluations systems based on the UNDP policies. This role is critical in ensuring evidence-based decision-making, fostering innovation, and aligning programme delivery with national and global development priorities.
Responsibilities
Support in quality assurance reviews internally (monthly, quarterly, annually) as well as with external partners such as Country Programme Management Board meetings. Technical Review meetings etc. Document the outcomes and monitor for timely actions.
Support the quality of programme and project documents, results and resources framework; governance arrangements; risk management plans and all related documents.
Lead the monitoring of programmes and projects under the Country Programme and ensure implementation of effective monitoring systems.
Provide regular guidance and capacity development on UNDP M&E policies, procedures and practices to programme and project managers, UNDP CO staff concerned with monitoring and evaluation, consultants and/or members of the evaluation team.
Ensure completion of evaluations under the Country Programme and timely implementation of the recommendations.
Support the Country Programme mid-term review and end-term evaluation leading up to formulation of the new country programme development cycle.
Ensure that gender-disaggregated data is included in all monitoring systems and evaluations to measure the differential impact of programmes on women, men, and marginalized genders.
Ensure that evaluations assess the extent to which programmes and projects contribute to gender equality outcomes and address intersectional vulnerabilities.
Support capacity development and guidance of the evaluation guidelines, standards, quality assurance checklist etc. in the Country Office. Contributes to the implementation of Evaluation Knowledge Management and Learning Strategy.
Support the monitoring of business processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in programme and project oversight.
Support capacity development and knowledge facilitation of the CO staff on programme management, monitoring and oversight tools including corporate ones.
Contributes to discussion, training and roll out of corporate initiatives, as and when required.
Education:
Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in development studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Management, International Relations, Economics, or related discipline is required
A First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the fields mentioned above with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the Advanced University Degree.
Work Experience:
Minimum 2 years (with Master’s degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national and/or international level in M&E, programme and/or team management working with quality assurance instruments, results-based management models, and multiple stakeholders is require.
Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation of development projects and results-based management at the national and international levels with a background in the analysis of socio-economic issues and related policy matters is required.
Proven experience in integrating gender-sensitive indicators and conducting gender-disaggregated data analysis to assess programme impact and ensure inclusivity is desired.
Proven Ability to design and implement gender-responsive evaluation methodologies, including participatory approaches that incorporate diverse perspectives, particularly of women and marginalized groups is desired.
Expertise in results measurement methodologies applied to interventions in command-type economies is desirable. This should include familiarity with cutting-edge M&E methods, designing results frameworks and evaluating development results, including experience in practical implementation of impact evaluations, experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations, particularly in public and private enterprise.
