Under the guidance and supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst (M&E Analyst), the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer plays a crucial role in effectively implementing the monitoring and evaluation policy. The officer ensures that the minimum monitoring and evaluation requirements for the Country Programme and projects are met. Additionally, they actively participate in results-based planning and monitoring of programs and projects, as well as conduct thematic and crosscutting evaluations.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the implementation of project and programme monitoring plans, ensuring clear sources of data and designated responsible parties.
Assist projects in developing monitoring and evaluation tools and templates, including support for progress monitoring parameters against indicators and targets.
Promote monitoring and evaluation standards, quality assurance/control, and capacity development within the Country Office.
Follow up on the updating of the Programme and Project Management Module of Quantum.
Support projects in risk management in alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy.
Provide inputs to the Country Office monitoring and evaluation work plan, offering analysis and proposals on topics, projects, and programmes to be evaluated.
Aids in the efficient management of results-based monitoring and evaluation processes within the Country Office, aiming to achieve the following results.
Draft and review the Terms of Reference (TOR) for specific project, thematic, or sectoral monitoring and evaluation missions and/or desk evaluations/reviews.
Participate in the selection of consultants and evaluation teams, provide technical feedback on evaluations, and oversee budgets.
Analyse and synthesize monitoring and evaluation reports and other data sources to assess the effectiveness and impact of UNDP programmes.
Draft and review management responses to evaluations and monitor their implementation.
Support the management and coordination of third-party monitoring and other data collection interventions in the Country Office.
Support the timeliness and quality of project and programme reporting with a focus on evidence-based reporting and tracking against indicators.
Contribute to data collection and evidence for the completion of Results-Oriented Annual Reports and other corporate reports.
Undertake field monitoring visits across the country as per the distribution of UNDP’s projects interventions
Maintain oversight and verification measures for Country Office reporting against the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD), and Strategic Plan Integrated Results and Resources Framework (IRRF).
Participate in quality assurance oversight processes to aid in the strategic positioning of the Country Office
Education:
Completion of secondary school is required.
A university degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Public Policy, and Social Sciences or equivalent, but it is not a requirement
Work Experience:
Minimum of 7 years (with secondary education) or four (4) years(with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, or project/programme management in the context of development work or related area is required.
Experience in all aspects of evaluation from initial design, field test, implementation, analysis, communication, and final use of the evaluation findings.
Demonstrated ability in monitoring and evaluation and reporting experience.
Good understanding of Bangladesh’s development context in general and civil registration issues in particular
Proven ICT skills/experience, especially in the development of M&E software using database software.
Experience in programme management and multilateral development stakeholders.
Experience in field monitoring visits and linking the visit-outcomes in future quality improvements.
Experience in assessment of data quality and analysis of data sets
Expertise in analysing data using statistical software.
Strong training & facilitation skills/experience.
Languages:
Fluency in speaking, writing and reading both in English and Bangla is required.
