UNDP jobs in Uganda- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Vacancy - Ugandans Only should Apply

MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST (MSU) - UGANDAN NATIONALS ONLY
Location :     Kampala, UGANDA
Application Deadline :    23-Mar-11
Type of Contract :    FTA Local
Post Level :    NO-C
Languages Required :
    English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    02-May-2011
Duration of Initial Contract :    One Year (Renewable)
Expected Duration of Assignment :    One Year (Renewable)
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Background

Under the guidance of the Country Director (CD) and the direct supervision of the Assistant Resident Representative/Programme, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist acts as a manager of the Management Support Unit (MSU) and advisor to Senior Management on all aspects of Monitoring, evaluation and all project financial information, manages the Management Support Unit.  The main role is to undertake continued monitoring of all projects utilizing the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT), facilitate the identification of implement partners, their regular assessment and training on all monitoring, evaluation and financial management and Atlas External Access. The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist leads the MSU team supports the programme teams in strategic planning and identification of new programme areas while ensuring consistency with UNDAF/CPD/CPAP priorities and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist  heads and supervises the MSU team and works in close collaboration with the Operations team and especially the Finance Unit in the CO, Programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society to successfully implement the UNDP programme.


Duties and Responsibilities

 Summary of Key Functions:

    * Supporting the strategic direction of UNDP programme.
    * Support to the Management of the CO programme resources and supervision of the MSU team.
    * Ensures the substantive and Financial reporting of all cost sharing and other donor resources.
    * Supports Strategic partnerships and resource mobilization.
    * Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management  .

1.     As a member of the CO management support unit supports the strategic direction of UNDP programmes focusing on achievement of the following results:

    * Supports the learning process of the country office through the compilation of “lessons learned reports on the implementation of projects supporting the preparation/revision of CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP, AWP and other documents.
    * Supports the Identification of strategic programme areas of cooperation.
    *  Provides information and financial data required for the operationalization of UNDAF/ CPD in collaboration with the main partners and other UN Agencies. Supports the Identification of possibilities for joint programming.
    * Analysis and presentation of UNDP policies and their implementation in the CO.
    * CO business processes mapping and establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management, control of the workflows in the Programme Unit.

2.     Supports the effective management of the CO programme and supervision of the  Programme team focusing on monitoring of programmes, quality control of the full cycle of programming from formulation to implementation achieving the  following results:

    * Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results.
    * Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies.
    * Support the strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the programme, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. The M7E Officer performs the function of Manager Level 2 in Atlas for development projects transactions approval.
    * Effective monitoring, measuring the impact of the CO programme and evaluation. Constant monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustment of programme.
    * Follow up on audit recommendations. All exceptions are timely reported.
    * Aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes. Preparation of donor reports.
    * Organization of cost-recovery system for the services provided by the CO to projects in close collaboration with Operations Manager.

3.     Supports and maintains strategic partnerships and supports the resource mobilization in cooperation with the CO management focusing on achievement of the following results:

    * Implementation of the CO partnerships and resources mobilization strategies to achieve programme outcomes.
    * Creation and coordination of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society etc.
    * Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing.

4.     Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management  focusing on achievement of the following results:

    * Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals.
    * Establishment of advocacy networks at national level and linked to international networks. Relevant, high-impact advocacy campaigns are implemented with key partners.
    * Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
    * Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme.

Impact of Results:

The key results have an impact on the overall success of the country programme and reaching UNDAF/ CPD goals. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

    * Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
    * Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
    * Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

    * Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example.
    * Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

    * Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting.
    * Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources.
    * Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost-recovery.
    * Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit.
    * Good ICT skills, knowledge of Atlas.
    * Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.

Management and Leadership:

    * Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
    * Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
    * Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
    * Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

    * Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.
    * Prince2 Training and Certification, RMG.

Experience:

    * 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments.
    * Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements:

    * Fluency in written and spoken English.
    * Fluency in the national language of the duty station.



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.

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