Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of critical development and humanitarian projects in Yemen. The position offers a chance to apply your M&E expertise, develop your skills in a dynamic and complex setting, and make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable populations. You will work with a dedicated team of professionals and gain valuable experience in the UN system

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective monitoring and evaluation of UNOPS YIUSEPII, YEHCP, and I WISE projects in Yemen. This position requires a strong understanding of M&E methodologies, data analysis, and reporting, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders in a challenging environment. The M&E Officer will contribute to improving project performance, accountability, and learning, ultimately enhancing the impact of UNOPS interventions in Yemen

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for developing and implementing M&E frameworks, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing reports to track project progress, assess impact, and inform decision-making. Reporting to the Programme Manager, the M&E Officer will work closely with deputy project managers, technical specialists, and partners to ensure that M&E activities are integrated into project design and implementation.

The position will report to the programme manager 

1. M&E Framework Development and Implementation

• Develop and implement comprehensive M&E frameworks for  projects , including indicators, data collection tools, and reporting templates.
• Support the integration of climate resilience, gender, citizen engagement, and environmental and social safeguards indicators into the project M&E framework.
• Ensure that M&E frameworks are aligned with project objectives, donor requirements, and UNOPS M&E standards.
• Support in developing  and managing the standard monitoring, evaluation and reporting formats based on the logical framework and reporting requirements.
• Provide technical support to project teams in the development of project-specific M&E plans.
• Establish and maintain M&E systems and tools to track project progress, outputs, outcomes, and impact.
• Develop methodologies and protocols for beneficiary counting, verification, and avoidance of double counting across sectors and interventions.

2. Data Collection and Analysis

• Collect and verify data through various methods, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and site visits.

• Ensure the quality and reliability of data collected through regular data validation and verification exercises.

• Ensure alignment between Procurement Plans, implementation schedules, RBI reporting tools, TPM findings, and donor reporting requirements to maintain consistency across project data sources.

• Analyze data using appropriate statistical techniques and software to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.

• Develop and maintain databases to store and manage M&E data.

• Review and validate data submitted by implementing partners, consultants, contractors, and third-party monitoring agencies prior to donor reporting.

• Liaise with other stakeholders, GEMS team,  including Developers and internal team members, on the design and implementation of the remote monitoring tool.

• Develop interactive dashboards, visualization tools, and analytical reports to support evidence-based decision-making.

• Support in installing and configuring mobile data collection tools on smartphones or tablets.

• Create and regularly update GIS mapping of all interventions under the project's implementation areas with the GIS specialist.

3. Reporting and Dissemination

• Prepare regular M&E reports, including progress reports, impact assessments, and lessons learned reports.
• Support the Mid Term Review, End Project Reviews,  Annual Reviews and Audit Reviews and related reporting requirements.
• Disseminate M&E findings to project teams, stakeholders, and donors through presentations, workshops, and publications.

• Contribute to the development of knowledge products and best practices based on M&E findings.

• Contribute to the third-party monitoring agencies' procurement process, which includes drafting ToR, Technical Evaluation, and Contract Management.
• Coordinate with the third-party monitoring agencies during the project's life cycle on the findings and corrective actions and ensure  timely follow-up, coordination, and closure of TPM findings and corrective actions in coordination with project teams, implementing partners, and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the third-party monitoring agencies during the project's life cycle on the findings and corrective actions and ensure  timely follow-up, coordination, and closure of TPM findings and corrective actions in coordination with project teams, implementing partners, and relevant stakeholders.

4. Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Provide training and technical support to project staff and partners on M&E concepts, tools, and techniques.
• Support the development of M&E capacity within local organizations and communities.
• Promote the use of M&E data for evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management.
• Based on the monitoring and evaluation data, support the project in developing performance improvement plans.

5. Coordination and Collaboration

• Coordinate with deputy project managers, technical specialists, and partners to ensure the effective implementation of M&E activities.
• Participate in M&E working groups and forums to share knowledge and best practices.
• Liaise with donors and other stakeholders on M&E-related matters.