Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst

Background

Many years after the establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), numerous Bangsamoro communities, especially those living in the remote areas, have expressed their wish for the acceleration of the delivery of the ‘dividends of peace’.  Many of these communities have been conflict-affected or are conflict-vulnerable.  Bringing conflict-vulnerable communities at the forefront of any stabilization initiative is a key enabler of the sustainability of the peace process and the protection of its initial gains. Thus, this community-centric initiative will be implemented by UNDP in conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable communities in the BARMM and its adjacent regions. It will adopt an area-based development approach based on the principles of inclusion, participation, flexibility and transparency, among others. The approach will include integrated, inclusive, participatory and flexible processes which ensure the involvement of different sectors, bottoms up planning and processes and being responsive to changes. The focus of the project is to bring about transformation and stability, and this will have to be the communities themselves, with their leaders, LGUs and residents playing central roles and owning the relevant activities and results in coordination with relevant regional ministries and agencies.  In the BARMM and its adjacent region context, Project CEDAR will: (i) contributes to an enabling environment for sustainable area-based development in the conflict-affected/conflict-vulnerable communities, (ii) promotes human security through community economic development and livelihood initiatives, and (iii) enhances local capacities to implement community transformation for peace process. By doing so, the Project promotes confidence building and social cohesion within the communities and contributes to more peaceful and productive lives in the conflict-affected and conflict vulnerable communities in the BARMM and its adjacent regions and gains of the peace process will be protected.

As such, UNDP is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Analyst who is willing to be based in Cotabato City, and who will support the Project Manager in establishing the M&E system of the Project.

The M&E Analyst will work closely with local authorities, UN agencies, and various stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to normalization and community economic development and livelihood activities. The M&E Analyst will support other initiatives ensuring close monitoring and reporting of key outputs. The Analyst will also support and monitor closely the work of the Project Staff. Together with project team members and partners, s/he will support in identification planning, designing, and guide the implementations of interventions and provide quality assurance relative to the established progress on indicators, tracking achievements, challenges encountered and providing mitigation pathways. In doing so, s/he will provide information that will support the Project Board and the Project Staff in decision making in line with the overall strategic objectives of the Project. S/he will carry out capacity building and mentoring of staff and partners, conduct field visits, whenever necessary, to come up with realistic programmatic support. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the M&E Analyst will be tasked to deliver distinct outputs of the project, to ensure quality implementation. He/She will work with key partners and stakeholders, to deliver distinct outputs of the project, to ensure quality implementation - from capacity building, management of human and financial resources, oversee the monitoring, evaluation and communication framework towards achievement of delivery targets.

• Programme Management and Analysis: 
  • Support planning, design and management of the CEDAR Project, including through strategic and technical guidance; 
  • Ensure consistency and alignment of the Project with the UNDP’s Country Programme Document and Strategic Plan; 
  • Provide analysis and written outputs on the work of the Project, emerging issues and their impact for the implementation of the Normalization and Community Economic Development and Livelihood project; 
  • Supports the formulation, revision, and implementation of the Annual Work Plan; 
  • Support partnership with think tanks, academic and research institutions and lead on specified action researchers that will contribute to the implementation of the Normalization and Community Economic Development and Livelihood project; 
  • Support the Project Staff in the preparation of key events, such as the Project Board Meeting, Donor visits to the project sites, and turnover ceremonies; 
  • Support the Project Team in drafting and revising technical reports and donor reports.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: 
  • Ensure monitoring and evaluation of the Project, including through recommending improvement of logical frameworks to align to the UNDP CPD and SP; 
  • Progressively assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the project, including through regular reviews; 
  • Provide strategic advice to the Project Manager suggesting strategies to improve project implementation, management and impact; 
  • Consolidates annual, monthly and quarterly reports with relevant data; 
  • Orient staff and partners/stakeholders on aspects of M&E and reporting for quality reporting; 
  • Organize and support monitoring and evaluation missions involving UNDP, the Philippine Government, the BARMM Government, and donor delegates to visit field sites and activities on the ground.
• Knowledge Management: 
  • Identify and formulate lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into UNDP’s broader knowledge management efforts; 
  • Contribute to relevant knowledge networks and communities of practice, with a view to facilitate innovation and knowledge sharing mechanisms; 
  • Liaise with the Communications Team to finalize outreach, communication and reporting materials and packages to support for resource mobilization and general communication efforts including the visibility event to promote Project achievements to the relevant stakeholders.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
 

Competencies

Core competencies:

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline 
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements  
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback 
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident 
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships 
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination  

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Business Management

• Partnerships Management: Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results. Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Business Direction & Strategy

• Futures & foresight: Ability to look at information from the past and present, identify patterns and trends and use them to inform decision making with a long-term view. Being sensitive and able to scan horizons and pick up weak signals of change, explore their potential implications and assess their impact and urgency. Using creativity and imagination to communicate insights in compelling and engaging ways to challenge current mental models; ability to develop scenarios, speculative designs to present future visions or by making it experiential. Being able to facilitate debate and discussion about possible futures; help people to feel comfortable with the discomfort of uncertainty.

Audit & Investigation - General

• Financial and Managerial Accounting and Finance key concepts: Key concepts and principles of financial accounting, interpret financial analysis, managerial accounting, etc.

Digital & Innovation

• Collective intelligence design: Ability to design, lead or manage processes that help a collective to become smarter together by bringing together diverse groups of people, data, and technology. Ability to define and articulate why and how collective intelligence can add value to development programming (understanding problems; finding solutions; decision making and mobilising action; monitoring progress in real time, learning and adapting) Being able to integrate different types of data (real-time, ‘ground- truth’ and novel data) to unlock fresh insights. Understand guidelines and principles around data privacy, ethics and protection. Increase diversity of inputs – and look beyond the 'usual suspects', ability to navigate and manage a variety of actors, appreciate the diversity in perspectives, opinions, expertise. Ability to facilitate platforms or sessions where people can contribute by providing their views and ideas independently and freely. Being people-centred: ensure people understand and can determine how their data is used. Feed back inputs and insights to empower people, don't extract data. 
• Data literacy: Understand the potential as well as the limitations of using data driven innovation. Ability to use a mix of data sources (quantitative, qualitative or real-time techniques) to develop understanding, identify patterns to inform decision making or identify opportunities for further exploration
   

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Public Policy, Project Management, Social Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field is required, or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level of progressively responsible experience in programme management, with a focus on crisis/ post conflict areas, is required.
• Excellent computer literacy and skills on MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, database systems, and overall report writing, is required;
• Relevant field experience in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is desirable.
• Extensive experience in M&E of humanitarian, peacebuilding and/or development programmes for internally-displaced communities in the different provinces of the BARMM is desirable.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting projects related to peacebuilding, community area development and community transformation is desirable.
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software is desirable.
• Previous working experience with a UN organization or other international organizations at local or international level is desirable.
• Previous working experience in Mindanao, particularly in the BARMM is desirable.

Required Language(s):

• Fluency in English and Filipino language is required.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

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