Vacancy: Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst -UNFPA (Deadline June 2024)
Vacancy: Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst -UNFPA (Deadline June 2024)
National Post: Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst, Kaduna, Nigeria – SB4 – Service Contract
UNFPA is the lead UN agency delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025) focuses on three transformative results: ending preventable maternal deaths, ending unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and harmful practices. UNFPA seeks principled and ethical staff who embody international norms and standards, courageously defending them.
UNFPA needs staff who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact, sustained results. We seek transparent, exceptional individuals committed to excellence in programme results.
Background Information
Post Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst
Grade Level: SB4
Position Number: 00097251
Location: Kaduna, Nigeria
Contract Type: Service Contract
Duration: One year* (renewable based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance).
The Position
The Nigeria Country Programme is monitored through the Country Office in Abuja and the four sub-offices in Cross River, Kaduna, Lagos, and Borno States. The sub-office based in Kaduna State covers Kaduna, Sokoto, Bauchi, Zamfara, and Gombe States, supporting Population Change and Data, Quality Care and Services, and Gender and Social Norms. It also provides oversight functions on UNFPA interventions in other states of Northern Nigeria. The central office plays a coordination role, assuming oversight responsibilities, and is also tasked with resource mobilization, strategic planning, and monitoring and evaluation.
To enhance focus on results-based management and quality delivery of programme results, UNFPA seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst for its Kaduna decentralized office. The M&E Analyst will be based in Kaduna, reporting to the Programme Coordinator/Head of the DO, with technical oversight by the National Program Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation, based in Abuja.
Job Purpose
The M&E Analyst provides overall technical support for monitoring and evaluation and data management across the work of the DO. S/he analyzes, assesses relevant political, social, and economic trends, and provides substantive inputs to project formulation, monitoring and evaluation, joint programming initiatives, and State development frameworks. The M&E Analyst facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by monitoring results during implementation, guiding the development of methodologies, and capacity development in monitoring and evaluation principles and practices. S/he works closely with the Country Office to ensure compliance with technical norms, rules, and regulations, and supports States in building capacity in data generation and use.
Responsibilities
Program Monitoring, Data Collection, and Analysis:
- Oversee Sub-Office Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Coordinate project monitoring, establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, State government counterparts, and other UN agencies.
- Monitor Action Plans and recommendations from field visits.
- Work with state HMIS Officers to ensure routine NHMIS data transmission.
- Integrate M&E activities into project planning, implementation, and reporting.
- Design and conduct project evaluations to assess overall impact, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Develop and implement robust CO M&E frameworks.
Reporting:
- Prepare quarterly and annual reports on program implementation progress, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
- Develop the Program mid and end-of-year report for the SO.
- Contribute to the preparation of Annual Work Plans (AWPs).
Capacity Building:
- Provide training and mentorship to project staff on M&E concepts, tools, and techniques.
- Support state-level planning and reviews of AWP activities.
- Coordinate periodic LGA M&E meetings.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of M&E best practices.
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Knowledge Management:
- Document lessons learned from program design and implementation.
- Keep abreast of new policy developments and strategies.
- Share knowledge and lessons learned with colleagues and stakeholders.
Program Development & Resource Mobilization:
- Contribute to the formulation and design of the country programme and its component projects.
- Ensure quality of programme/project design incorporating lessons learned.
- Assist in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts.
- Analyze and interpret the political, social, and economic environment relevant to UNFPA’s work.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- Master’s degree in public health, population, demography, or related social science field with training in M&E principles and practices.
Knowledge and Experience:
- 3-5 years of professional work experience in monitoring and evaluation of Population and Reproductive Health.
- Experience in data collection, management information systems, and database management.
- Experience working with Government, International NGOs, and Civil Society in monitoring and evaluation of maternal health, family planning, and gender.
- Experience in analysis and analytical methodology in relation to complex data sets.
- Comprehensive knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
- Knowledge of UN rules and regulations is an advantage.
- Organizational skills and ability to reach consensus.
- Knowledge of data analysis software – SPSS/Stata/GIS.
- Knowledge of the GRID 3 Project.
Job Identification: 18664
Locations: Kaduna, Nigeria
Posting Date: 06/04/2024, 01:23 PM
Apply Before: 06/20/2024, 06:00 AM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Grade: SB4
Vacancy Type: Service Contract Holders
Rotational/Non-Rotational: Non-Rotational
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Education & Work Experience: Master’s Degree – 3 year(s) experience
Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks
Job Category: Monitoring & Evaluation
Languages:
- Fluency in English required.
Required Competencies
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity.
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system.
- Embracing cultural diversity.
- Embracing change.
Functional Competencies:
- Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda.
- Delivering results-based programmes.
- Leveraging resources and building strategic alliances and partnerships.
- Innovation and marketing of new approaches.
- Facilitating quality programme results.
- Technical knowledge on SRHR.
- Communicating for impact.
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results.
- Being accountable.
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen.
- Thinking analytically and strategically.
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships.
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Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive net salary inclusive of rent, health insurance, and other benefits as applicable.
Disclaimer
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