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This job description is a direct response to UNDP’s improved business model in Mexico. It reflects a new office structure that has recently been put in place to support the vision expressed in an emerging portfolio of Country Office (CO) programmes and to facilitate a more collaborative approach to work across the office and with external partners. This structure is also designed to provide the foundation for a new emphasis on sub-national level work, support higher delivery rates, and to transform UNDP into a learning organization and ‘fit-for-purpose’ to deliver on Agenda 2030 which in turn will support national staff and institutional capacity development.
By supporting Mexico’s State Governments to integrate the 2030 approach into their planning and budgeting processes, and the whole public policy cycle, UNDP advances inclusion and equality in the country. Also, as an engagement strategy, this is expected to allow new areas of joint work to be identified. Also, the CO has been tailoring localized integral solutions to specific sustainable development issues and is crafting methodologies and toolboxes to get those solutions ready to be deployed and escalated in other geographical areas.
The diversification and localized solutions strategy initially increase the number of initiatives to be managed by the CO, many of which handle small budgets to be allocated in a wide set of activities. This combination requires excellent programme management and oversight of operational processes and an organizational structure ready to deliver and scale results.
In this context, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) functional area in UNDP Mexico has been a catalyst in the creation of the Accelerator Lab in 2020 in order to test new ways of working and thinking about sustainable development.
Under the guidance and supervision of the DRR, the Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst (M&E Analyst) contributes to the effective implementation of the monitoring and evaluation policy, ensuring that, at the least, minimum monitoring and evaluation requirements for the Country Programme and projects are met, and participates in the results-based planning and monitoring of programmes and projects and conduct of thematic and crosscutting evaluations.
Position Purpose
The M & E Analyst works in close collaboration with the senior management, the Management Analyst and the Gender Analyst to identify clear baselines and indicators for implementation of programme activities in the country with a renewed focus on impacting positively on vulnerable groups, in particular women, children and the disabled. They support the development of project and programme theories of change based on lessons learned, evidence and other Programming Quality Standards. S/he also works with Programme and Operations Teams in the CO, UNDP staff in Regional Centers and Headquarters, and Government officials and other partners to ensure that thematic, programme and project monitoring activities and evaluations are carried out according to schedules and that findings and recommendations are implemented.
The M & E Analyst summarizes the key monitoring and evaluation findings for the use of programme managers for effective results-based management. The key results have an impact on the overall effectiveness and success of UNDP’s interventions and activities in achieving the country’s development and the 2030 Agenda. Effective implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies enhance the effectiveness of UNDP programmes and improve national capacities to manage for results.
Incumbent is expected to display initiative, a positive approach and a strong client orientation. As such, s/he is expected to be flexible in performing other emerging tasks and additional duties as required by direct supervisor or senior management.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Planning of evidence and results-based programming, monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies
- Support to effective management of results-based monitoring and evaluation processes
- Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
1) Ensures the planning of development programmes and corresponding implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Support the refinement, development (as relevant) and implementation of the Country Office M&E strategy and development of results-based outcome strategy papers.
- Ensure completion and implementation of project and programme monitoring plans with clear sources of data and responsible parties.
- Support project development and review processes through and prior to the development of the project document.
- Support to the development of project concept notes and proposals for donor funding.
- Supports projects in the development of monitoring and evaluation tools and templates, including support on progress monitoring parameters vis-a-vis indicators and targets.
- Inputs to the Country Office monitoring and evaluation work plan, analysis and proposals on topics, and projects/programme to be evaluated.
- Follows up on the updating of the Project Management Module.
- Promotion of monitoring and evaluation standards, quality assurance/control and capacity development in the Country Office.
- Develops and implements monitoring tools for the SDGs.
- Responsible for the implementation of Quality Assurance, against IEO’s criteria, of all project, programme and thematic evaluation TORs and reports.
2) Supports effective management of results-based monitoring and evaluation processes in the Country Office, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Analysis of requirements and synthesis of proposals for the planning, preparation and management of specific thematic, country programme/project evaluations and other types of evaluations.
- Drafting/revision of Terms of Reference (TOR) for specific project/thematic/sectoral monitoring and evaluation missions and/or desk evaluations/reviews, participation in consultant and evaluation team selection, technical feedback on evaluations and budget oversight.
- Guidance on UNDP evaluation policies, procedures and practices to programme managers, UNDP CO staff concerned with assigned project/thematic/sectoral evaluations and/or desk reviews, consultants and/or members of the evaluation team. Analysis and synthesis of monitoring and evaluation reports and other data sources on the to assess on the effectiveness and impact of UNDP programme.
- Development of templates for project monitoring and assurance visits and support staff training on project assurance and monitoring visits.
- Drafting and reviewing management responses to the evaluations, and monitoring their implementation.
- Support to management and coordination of third-party monitoring and /or any other data collection interventions in the country office, generate lessons learned for management.
- Ensures integration of gender and LNOB components in project design, monitoring and evaluation. Contributes to the establishment of statistics database.
3) Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Support the timeliness and quality of project and programme reporting with a focus on evidence-based reporting and reporting against indicators.
- Support results-oriented monitoring and evaluation training efforts trainings for project and programme staff and national counterparts.
- Identification and formulation of lessons learned from evaluations and studies to be integrated into broader EO knowledge management efforts and contribute to evidence based projects and programmes.
- Contribution to the implementation of Evaluation Knowledge Management and Learning Strategy.
- Participates as appropriate in quality assurance oversight processes to contribute to the strategic positioning of the country office.
- Contributes to the data collection and evidence-based for the completion of Results Oriented Annual Reports and other corporate reports.
- Maintains oversight and verification measures over Country office’s reporting against UN Cooperation Framework, UNDP CPD and Strategic Plan IRRFs
Inputs to and update of outreach/publicity material geared towards partners and donors. - Contributes to the UNSDCF/CPD annual reviews.
- Professional growth through active learning.
- Contribute towards the development and implementation of the Country Office Communication Strategy and Action Plan.
Competencies
Core Competencies
- ACHIEVE RESULTS – LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work.
- THINK INNOVATEVELY – LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking.
- LEARN CONTINUOUSLY – LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning.
- ADAPT WITH AGILITY – LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process.
- ACT WITH DETERMINATION – LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously.
- ENGAGE AND PARTNER – LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships.
- ENABLE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION – LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making.
People Management
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Cross-Functional Competencies
- BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- RESULTS-BASED MANAGEMENT: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.
- WORKING WITH EVIDENCE AND DATA: Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making.
- BUSINESS DIRECTION & STRATEGY
- ESTRATEGIC THINKING: Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions.
Technical Competencies
- 2030 AGENDA: ENGAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS
- EFFECTIVENESS: IRRF design, implementation and monitoring.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced University degree (Master´s degree or equivalent) in social policy, public policy, politics, economics, development studies or a related area is required.
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor´s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.
Experience:
- Up to 2 years (with Master’s degree) or minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in working with quality assurance instruments and results based management models.
- Experience in programme management and multilateral development stakeholders.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages,
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Certification in program or project management is desirable.
- Advanced Excel is desirable.
- Management and knowledge of ERP or CRM (Oracle or Salesforce) is desirable.
Languages:
- Proficiency in Spanish and English.
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