Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Officer

Role Purpose
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for implementing, and overseeing the monitoring and evaluation framework for UNOPS projects and programmes, ensuring the systematic collection, analysis, and reporting of data to measure progress, identify challenges, and inform strategic adjustments. S/he provides technical guidance and capacity building to partners to strengthen M&E systems and ensures compliance with UNOPS standards.

Functions / Key Results Expected
Programme / Project M&E Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development of the Programme/Project M&E strategy;
Support with the implementation of the M&E Framework and Plan for the Project
Collects all relevant data and facilitates the implementation of feasibility and baseline studies where appropriate;
Develops a field monitoring plan based on agreed upon progress and target indicator sets;
Reviews periodic technical reports provided by implementing partners, provides appropriate comments and prepare consolidated annual reports;
Assists in problem solving and the development of remedial actions ensuring that any disparity between planned and actual outputs are addressed;
When required, provides technical support to UNOPS partners to strengthen M&E systems, , the recommended reporting and monitoring formats & guidelines or/and provides any on-site support, and, if required, assists in developing an M&E capacity strengthening strategy plan for implementing partners;
Facilitates the implementation of regular and periodic project evaluations;
Performs any other tasks as requested by the supervisor.
Monitoring and Progress Controls:

Elaborates and distributes performance reports related to M&E. Regularly reviews project status, evaluating performance criteria (scope, cost, schedule and quality);
Contributes to the M&E corrective action plan;
Evaluates performance and initiates change requests as required
Final Product:

Prepares and issues regular reports in accordance with supervisor’s guidelines;
Maintains diaries and progress reports as required by UNOPS standard procedures.

Education Requirements
Required

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration, development studies,Climate change, environment or related field required or related fields with 4 years of relevant experience OR
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience is required
Desired

A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or specific M&E certifications). is desired.
Experience Requirements
Required

Relevant experience is work in in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, or project management support or related areas.
Desired

Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
Language Requirements

French, Fluent, Required.

English, Fluent, Required.

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options.