Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst for Outreach Activities- retainer position

The Project “Support to European Integration of North Macedonia” is designed to support North Macedonia's accession negotiations and successful management of the overall European Union (EU) integration process. The Project is funded by Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Swiss Government through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Ministry for European Affairs (MEA) and implemented by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).

Within this context, while building on the momentum created by the predecessor, the Project will enhance the institutional, technical, and administrative capacity of the Government to conduct EU accession and will contribute to enhanced communication of the EU accession negotiation  process to the public. The overall objective will be achieved through the delivery of two coherent Results.

The Project focuses on effectively communicating the EU accession process to the public, fostering transparency, inclusivity, and informed public dialogue through outreach, civil society engagement, media support, and youth involvement. Through this intervention, The Project will support MEA in structuring its communication activities to enhance public awareness of the EU accession process and its benefits and to increase transparency and stakeholder engagement at both central and local levels. Additionally, the Project will launch a grant scheme to support CSOs and media in promoting EU integration efforts through multimedia storytelling projects and public awareness campaigns. Young journalists will receive training and mentorship, with opportunities for peer learning and exchange programmes. Furthermore, it will engage youth in the EU accession process by establishing partnerships between MEA and educational institutions, awarding grants for youth organizations, and organizing debates, competitions, lectures, and internships. These initiatives will empower civil society, strengthen independent media, and ensure an inclusive dialogue on EU integration.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst for Outreach Activities is expected to play a key role in ensuring the visibility, coherence, and impact of communication and outreach activities implemented under project’s Result 4 which focuses on communicating the effects of the EU accession process to the public. The Analyst will be responsible for tracking outreach and grant-supported activities, supporting coordination with MEA and partners, collecting and analysing outreach data, and ensuring the effective dissemination of messages related to EU integration. In particular, the Analyst will undertake the following activities/responsibilities:

• Lead on monitoring and assessment of Project's progress and performance, while focusing on Result 4 outcomes and other areas identified by the PM

• Contribute to documentation of Project results, including preparation of reports, facts sheets, success stories, briefings, and media materials

• Design and conduct surveys, interviews or other data collection methods to assess the Project's results

• Produce analysis and develop effective visual presentation of Project’s performance.

• Contribute to Project’s communication activities 

• Ensure the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) mainstreaming in outreach planning and monitoring

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Public Relations, Social or Development Studies, or a related field is required.
• Master Degree in relevant discipline will be considered an advantage

• Minimum of two years of experience in implementation and/or monitoring community outreach activities preferably within a UN system, international organization, or government institution is required.
• A proven track record of working on EU-related initiatives or on outreach activities funded by SIDA or SDC is an asset.
• Strong understanding of North Macedonia’s EU integration process and institutional framework would be an asset.

• Fluency in Macedonian and English (speaking, reading and writing) is required
• Knowledge of Albanian is an asset