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Job Title:       Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Specialist

Organization: United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global development network.
UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and
resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides expert advice,
training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda with
increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.

Job Summary:  The Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Specialist will lead on
the production of timely internal and external project reports in line with
UNDP corporate guidelines. He / she also will assist with the development of
the Monitoring & Evaluation Technical Advisor, the incumbent reports to the
UNDP Project Operations Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

The establishment
and implementation of the project’s planning and monitoring system through
robust a M&E framework and results-based data collection methods according
to UNDP’s RBM principles:

·       
Develop
and implement the project’s M&E plans, indicators, targets, means of
verification and monitoring steps at output and activity level, and in line
with the Annual Work Plan and according to UNDP standards;

·       
Develop
plans and monitor the project’s Risks and Issues matrices in line with UNDP
standards;

·       
Develop
and refine the project-internal monitoring system to gather results-based
project progress data and input from primary sources (project advisors),
secondary sources (HNEC) and third-party sources;

·       
If
applicable, take the lead in the review of the project Results Resources
Framework, with electoral-related project indicators.

Establish and
implement a standardized project reporting mechanism including effective and
timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders:

·       
Draft
project reports, such as quarterly reports, annual report, and donor-specific
reports, capturing in a comprehensive analytical manner project progress
against Results Framework; including the documentation of success stories,
achievements, lessons learned, risks and issues;

·       
Produce
project updates to donors and stakeholders in a timely manner by using the
professional writing and formatting requirements;

·       
Assist
and participate in the development of project management-related documents and
concise reports and power-point presentations for various project meetings and
workshops;

·       
Ensure
smooth reporting and communication to donors and stakeholders; ensure adherence
to donor visibility requirements;

·       
Work
closely with project management and the UNDP CO colleagues to ensure timely and
accurate response to donor inquiries on project activities including progress
update.

Advisory support to
the EC to establish an internal EC Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation
system.

·       
Assist
EC efforts to set up a system of internal monitoring and regular and systematic
internal data collection to monitor progress and produce internal reports for
EC management;

·       
Support
the EC to produce regular monitoring and evaluative reports in the context of
the current Strategic Plan and the 2020/21 Election Road Map;

·       
Consult
with the EC, in liaison with the project CTA and the Capacity Development and
Training Specialist, to assess needs of staff and to organize opportunities for
training, as appropriate.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Monitoring,
Evaluation and Reporting Specialist job should hold a Master’s degree in the
field of Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Science, or related discipline.

·       
At least
eight years of previous experience in project monitoring, reporting and
evaluation especially in donor-funded project setting;

·       
Experience
in institutional capacity building for projects/programmes in the area of
governance and/or elections is a requirement;

·       
Experience
in donor relations including reporting is highly desirable;

·       
Experience
working with an international organization, UN agency or NGO would be an asset;

·       
Experience
liaising with government authorities, other national institutions and NGOs
would be desirable.        

·       
Demonstrated
initiative, problem solving skills and focus on outcomes;

·       
Excellent
analytical, communication, writing and presentation skills;

·       
Willingness
to travel frequently in Uganda and to work extensive hours and under pressure;

·       
Experience
in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and
experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Competencies

Corporate
Competencies:

·       
Demonstrates
integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;

·       
Promotes
the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the DEP.

·       
Displays
cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;

·       
Treats
all people fairly and without favoritism.

Functional
Competencies:

Technical
Expertise

·       
Specialist
knowledge and high-level advisory experience in the area of Elections,
preferably in Africa, in a normal (non-conflict) development context.

·       
Theoretical
and practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development and governance issues

·       
Strong
understanding of political dynamics in government, civil society and the donor
community in developing countries

Knowledge
Management and Learning

·       
Shares
knowledge and experience and contributes to UNDP Practice Areas and actively
works towards continuing personal learning and development

·       
Ability
to provide top quality policy advice services on electoral issues

·       
In-depth
practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues

Development and
Operational Effectiveness

·       
Ability
to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting

·       
Ability
to go beyond established procedures and models, propose new approaches which
expand the range of programmes.

·       
Ability
to apply theory to the specific country context

Management and
Leadership

·       
Focuses
on impact and result for the client and responds positively to critical
feedback

·       
Encourages
risk-taking in the pursuit of creativity and innovation

·       
Leads
teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills

·       
Consistently
approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

·       
Demonstrates
strong writing, facilitation, and presentation skills

·       
Builds
strong relationships and networks with clients and external actors.

·       
Negotiation
skills: capacity to work with diverse partners including government, donors and
civil society;

·       
Remains
calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested Ugandan nationals should submit their applications
online at the link below.

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Note: UNDP
reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy
announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider
candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the
same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational
requirements. UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its
workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender,
nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic
backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest
confidence.

Deadline: 5th May 2020

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