Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst

Background
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
UNDP Libya is working rapidly to respond to several crises in Libya by formulating and implementing projects that help stabilize the country and instill trust and confidence amongst communities, and between communities and the government. The UNDP Libya Country Office (CO) has made strong commitments to international donors, its Libyan counterparts and citizens to help restore and improve public services; enhance the effectiveness and reach of existing public institutions; expand civic engagement and participation in political and development processes; increase economic opportunities in a more diversified economy; strengthen social cohesion, support elections, reconciliation and politic dialogue initiatives; and contribute to stability throughout the country to ensure development gains.
In this context, the UNDP Libya is rapidly responding to the situation in Libya. To this end, the Country Office is strengthening its internal capacities through an enhanced recruitment approach and re alignment of its programmatic offer in a bid to respond to the needs and priorities of the country. It is envisaged that this support will provide timely, cost effective, integrated and dynamic solutions for the delivery of much needed services under a rapidly changing context in the country thus ensuring smooth business continuity and sustainable development.

Position Purpose

Under the overall guidance of the Programme Finance Specialist (Head of MSU) and direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, 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 monitoring of programmes and projects and conduct of thematic and crosscutting evaluations. Ensures alignment of new programmes/projects with the programme monitoring framework; facilitates the introduction of innovative monitoring and evaluation tools to enable data collection and analysis; maintains monitoring databases as relevant and performs regular data analysis; provides support to annual or programme-specific planning and reporting from the viewpoint of monitoring benchmarks and results.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst supports programme, thematic and crosscutting evaluations as per the Country Office Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, in close interaction with the relevant sectors/programme teams; provides support to sectors and projects in conducting evaluation processes. S/he also ensures that evaluation lessons and recommendations are followed up, as well as used for programme design and contribute to implementation of United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and UNDP Country Programme Document priorities and results.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst will liaise closely with the Evaluation Resource Centre at Headquarters regarding evaluation approaches and methodologies, ensuring that UNDP meets the minimum requirements for monitoring and evaluation, including regular upload of required information, documents and inputs into the system, as well as conduct of mandatory project evaluations and reporting.
The M&E Analyst works in close collaboration with the MSU, 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.
Duties and Responsibilities

Implementation of results-based monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies
Support to results-based monitoring and evaluation processes
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

.

1.) Ensures the implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Example of Duties:

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.
Inputs to the monitoring and evaluation work plan, analysis and proposals on topics, and projects/programme to be evaluated.
Follows up on the updating of the Atlas Project Management Module
Promotion of monitoring and evaluation standards, quality assurance/control and capacity development in the Country Office.
Inputs to and update of outreach/publicity material geared towards partners and donors.
Contributes to the UNSDCF/CPD annual reviews
Develops and implements monitoring tools for the SDGs

2.) Supports effective management of results based monitoring and evaluation processes in the Country Office, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Example of Duties:

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. Provision of guidance at the design stage of programmes/projects.
Analysis and synthesis of proposals on areas evaluated, effectiveness and impact of UNDP programme
Drafting and reviewing management responses to the evaluations
Follow up on implementation of evaluation recommendations.
Undertakes quality assurance in the formulation of new programmes and projects Contributes to the data collection and evidence for the completion of Results Oriented Annual Reports and other corporate reports.
Coordinate and support COVID-19 Mini ROAR, Integrated Work Plans and Country Office Business Plans. Support the timeliness and quality of project and programme reporting with focus on data collection and evidence-based reporting against indicators.
Coordinate and ensure timely and quality reporting against UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and UN Joint Programme results frameworks. 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:

Example of Duties:

Identification and formulation of lessons learned from evaluations and studies to be integrated into broader EO knowledge management efforts.
Contribution to the implementation of Evaluation Knowledge Management and Learning Strategy.
Participation in results-oriented monitoring and evaluation training efforts in the Country Office.
Designing and carrying out training workshops for national counterparts
Participates as appropriate in quality assurance oversight processes to contribute to the strategic positioning of the country office
Professional growth through active learning.
Contribute towards the development and implementation of the Country Office Communication Strategy and Action Plan.

Keywords:
Monitoring and Evaluation, reporting and Analytical Skills, Communication written and verbal
Competencies

Expected Demonstration of Competencies

Core

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 (insert up to 7 competencies)

Thematic Area

Name

Definition

Business Management

Monitoring

Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results

Business Management

Evaluation

Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks - Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns..

Business Management

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

Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in International Relations, Political Science, Economics or related social sciences. A Bachelor’s degree may also be considered with 4 years of relevant work experience
Experience:

Minimum 2 years ( with Masters) or 4 years with (Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in international development issues and relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a background and interest in the analysis of socio-economic issues and related policy matters. `
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages
experience in handling of web-based management systems.
Communications and writing skills.
Demonstrated experience in project management
Fluency in English and Arabic.