UNICEF recruits 01 Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, (NO-1), Malabo, Guinea Ecuatorial (National Only) #108619
Job Number: 525288 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Equatorial Guin
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
PURPOSE OF WORK (Main Responsibility)
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for compliance with the key final results indicated by providing professional experience and assistance in the collection of information / data, statistics, data analysis, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), report preparation, communication and association , and in the implementation of training programs for data collection, monitoring, evaluation and research of national and sub-national capacity, with special attention to the interest, concern and participation of the main stakeholders.
Key final results are expected
1. The Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Plan (IMEP) is prepared to implement strategic priorities and a realistic plan of activities for M&E.
2. Timely monitoring and measurement of changes in conditions due to the program or policies in the country or region are carried out with the participation of relevant partners and are provided to the Country Office and national partners to facilitate planning. national and evaluate the impact of programs and policies, and report on the progress made.
3. The performance of the country office is systematically monitored and the data of the key indicators of the Annual Management Plan and the management reports are collected, analyzed and made available to the management and the National Management Team.
4. The evaluation is designed and carried out with quality processes and products in line with priority and strategy. Evaluation findings, recommendations and reports are used to improve program performance and are disseminated effectively to the intended audience. The main partners keep up to date and / or contribute to these exercises as necessary.
5. The monitoring and evaluation capabilities of Country Office staff and national partners are strengthened, allowing them to participate more and more and lead the monitoring and evaluation processes.
6. Effective communication and partnership is achieved to carry out integrated planning of research, monitoring and evaluation activities within the Country Office and with the Regional Office, and with all other stakeholders, including national partners, the United Nations Country Team and the international community; and the results are shared with all partners to stimulate joint commitment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND TASKS
Within the delegated authority and in accordance with the organizational configuration given, the holder of the position can be assigned the primary, shared or contributory responsibilities for all or part of the following areas of main duties and key final results.
LABOR QUALIFICATION FACTORS
Level 1
• Acts in a support role for two or three of the functional areas of M&E in the small or medium country office. It may be responsible for implementing small-scale monitoring and / or evaluation activities at the project and activity level.
• The nature of the work is mainly basic conceptualization, analysis, interpretation and identification of problems, which leads to precise conclusions and analytical / operational recommendations.
• The work requires efforts to build a partnership for the acquisition of information and responses to customer needs, as well as the ability to support the creation of networks with knowledge institutions.
• The results of the work are more of individual contribution, rather than organizational unit, and take the form of basic, substantial and deliverable products.
• Performance is measured by the scope of functional / technical areas, the degree and quality of commitment, support efforts, risk exposure, responsiveness, working relationships with colleagues and collaborators in the same field of work or clients in direct contact.
• The impact of the work affects the delivery of products / services, and reflects the individual competence of the owner.
QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCES
1. Education:
University degree in social sciences, development planning, planning, evaluation, survey implementation, advanced statistical research.
2. Work experience:
• Experience of professional work in the development and implementation of the program, including monitoring and evaluation activities as follows:
• One year of relevant professional experience. Work experience of developing country (for IP) or field work experience (for NO)
• At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparation planning. Active participation in a humanitarian crisis response program is preferred.
3. Linguistic competence
Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language and the local language of the destination is considered an asset.
4. Competence profile
i) Basic values (required)
• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity
ii) Basic Competencies (Required)
• Communication [I]
• Work with people [II]
• Unit for the result [I]
I. Functional competencies (required)
• Formulating strategies and concepts [I]
• Analysis [II]
• Application of technical knowledge [II]
• Planning and organization [II]
iv) Technical knowledge
a) Specific technical knowledge required (for the job)
• Knowledge of the evaluation of projects and activities.
• Professional technical knowledge / experience in data collection
• Professional knowledge / technical experience in evaluation process management, recommendations follow-up and dissemination of M&E results.
b) Common technical knowledge required (for the working group)
• Professional technical knowledge / experience in demography, statistics and data management.
• M&E methodology, theories, standards and models, quantitative / qualitative / mixed methods, validity / reliability of the data, analysis and interpretation of the data, and statistical inference methods.
• Professional knowledge / technical experience in Monitoring and evaluation of activities, Evaluation design, data analysis and reports.
• Gender equality and diversity awareness.
c) Technical knowledge to be acquired / improved (for work)
• Knowledge / experience of best practices, lessons learned and communication.
• Understanding UNICEF policies and procedures for programming, monitoring and evaluation guidelines.
• Last program for monitoring and evaluation of theory, methodology, technology and tools.
• Understanding of the mission and the UN system; and International Code of Conduct.
• Understanding of the UNICEF Mission Statement and the observance of the UNICEF Guiding Principles.
• UNICEF strategic framework for partnerships and collaborative relationships.
The fundamental values of UNICEF Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and the basic competences in Communication, Working with people and in search of results.
See our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religion and ethnicity, including people with disabilities, to run as part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero tolerance policy regarding conduct that is incompatible with the purposes and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to the strict principles of child protection. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous references and background checks, and are expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Observations:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of international public administration.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Closing date Friday, August 16, 2019 11:55:00 GMT + 0100 (West African Standard Time)