Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

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Description

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Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Programme Lead, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will undertake tasks related to programme monitoring and evaluation. The incumbent will be expected to:

MEAL Planning and Support:

• Follow the MEAL Framework and support MEAL development and implementation. 
• Provide inputs into the development and refinement of MEAL tools, guidelines, and processes – including designing, pilot testing, and finalizing, in coordination with the M&E Specialist.
• Contribute to reviewing project MEAL frameworks and other key M&E deliverables including reports to ensure compliance with CPD MEAL standards
• Assist project planning processes related to MEAL work plan and budget.
• Take minutes, manage records and documentation, and ensure accurate and organized documentation management
• Support the MEAL team during workshops, trainings and other learning events
• Support various external and internal assessments, evaluations, and data requests

Data Analysis, Management, and Aggregation:

• Compile, aggregate and ensure quality of project results data to measure programme level progress and achievements, including KPIs for existing and new projects
• Ensure proper maintenance and organization of results data and records to facilitate easy access and timely reporting and response to ad hoc requests
• Support analysis of project and programme data, for example by collating data, coding qualitative data, preparing summaries, etc. 
• Prepare relevant data required for reporting and aggregating into UN-wide monitoring frameworks under the supervision of the M&E Specialist.

Report Preparation and Documentation:

• Assist in preparing a range of reports, including progress reports, monitoring reports, and other required documentation 
• Support the drafting of materials for internal and external stakeholders, including donors and implementing partners, ensuring clear and creative presentation of facts and figures

 Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education :

• A Master’s degree preferably in international development, law, human rights, statistics, peace studies, sociology or a related field from an accredited academic institution is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in the above fields with an additional two (2) years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.               

 Work Experience :

• Minimum 1 year of relevant MEAL experience working with humanitarian assistance, development, conflict management or peace building programmes is required.
• Experience in implementing monitoring and evaluation processes for  humanitarian, development, or peace programmes is required. 
• Familiarity with database management is required. 
• Demonstrated experience in producing writing and analytical skills are required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (e.g. MS Office newer versions, Google Suite Applications) is required.
• Previous experience with electronic data capture, including KOBO Collect, is a distinct advantage.
• Programme implementation or monitoring experience in conflict-affected areas will be an asset.
• Experience working with the UN, NGOs, or civil society organisations is highly desirable. 

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in both written and spoken English  is required. 
• Knowledge of an additional UN language is desirable.

Source: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=29822#1

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