Monitoring and Evaluation Officer IICA-1

Title of post: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer IICA-1 (02)

Contract Type: UNOPS IICA Level 1,

Supervisor: Senior Program Officer**

Duty Station: Niamey

Duration of assignment: 12 months

Start date: ASAP

Deadline of application: 09/10/2020

1. JOB PURPOSE

With the support from international community and many donors, UNHCR, together with its partners, implements many projects in Niger. Aimed at improving the living conditions of forcibly displaced Malians (refugees, IDPs) and host communities affected by the Mali and Nigerian crisis, the projects focuses on emergency assistance, promoting durable solutions, through targeted interventions in the area of self-reliance, peaceful coexistence and voluntary repatriation. In this context, monitoring in UNHCR measures progress and results at two levels – performance and impact – corresponding to objectives and outputs, respectively, in UNHCR’s Result Framework. As such, UNHCR uses the logical framework approach to not only monitor and evaluate its activities, but also to ensure the effectiveness and quality of results to be achieved.

A specific Monitoring Plan has been established and will be applied. Through the identification of common tools and indicators, this tool will allow the comparison of results between different situation. Field level monitoring is continuously ensured by implementing partners, notably through the monthly monitoring reports, as well as regular visits by UNHCR field monitors

1. ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND WORK RELATIONSHIPS **

The Programme Monitoring Officer will work in UNHCR Niger operation. The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the Senior Programme Officer. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country programme(s) or to global quality assurance standards. UNHCR Manual, UNHCRs Results-based management and protection principles, UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations and UN/ UNHCR wide reforms and developments globally and in a given country context will guide the work of the Programme Monitoring Officer. S/he is also expected to stay abreast of the challenges posed to the country by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform and institutional developments. S/he is expected to work very closely with the Evaluation Colleagues.

Externally, engages predominantly with persons and represents UNHCR on subject matters related to monitoring issues (e.g. counterparts in other organizations or at working level in national Governments).

The incumbent is expected to work in line with the multi-functional team (MFT) approach as defined within the Program Manual, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases of the Program Management Cycle

1. DUTIES

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· Support the development and management of the operation’s monitoring portfolio and the consistency and coherence of UNHCRs monitoring and evaluation activities.

· Assist in setting up and managing UNHCR’s approach, systems and tools for monitoring protection, assistance and solutions results (impact, outcomes, outputs) together with relevant teams and ensure a results-based monitoring culture throughout the operation and the operations management cycle.

· Support the development of sound Theories of Change and related Results Frameworks, the measurability of multi-year protection and solutions strategies and annual plans and appropriate measurement tools and indicators. Support evaluation planning for Results Frameworks

· Support setting up monitoring systems, the tracking and analysis of indicators and sharing with senior management to guide programme and management decisions.

· Guide teams in data collection methodologies, data sources, management and analysis, including qualitative and quantitative data, in close collaboration with evaluation, data and IM staff.

· Support coherence on monitoring standards, plans, tools, indicators and resources across UNHCR and project partners and that protection and solutions principles, including age, gender and diversity and data protection, guide all monitoring actions.

· Support senior management on monitoring findings and possible course-correcting actions, keep track of management decisions and follow-up actions and communicate monitoring findings to key stakeholders.

· Guide and train UNHCR and partner staff in UNHCRs results-based management monitoring standards and procedures.

· Cooperate and coordinate with partners and stakeholders to facilitate coherence of monitoring approaches across multi-partner initiatives and engage in UN fora on monitoring (UNDAFs, HRP, RRP etc.).

· Support processes to link monitoring to the operation’s evaluation and risk management plan.

· Facilitate. In partnership with Evaluation colleagues, innovative solutions for monitoring and facilitate lessons learning within the operation, UNHCR in the region and globally, and among other stakeholders and contribute to UNHCRs global community of practice on monitoring.

· Seek advanced technical support from and collaborate with regional and headquarters monitoring and evaluation advisors for overall coordination of priority M&E activities.

· In the Country Office, Sub-Office and Field Office assist in determining thematic areas or projects for decentralized evaluations.

· Perform other related duties as required.

1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

· 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree.

Field(s) of Education:

Demography*^[1], Statistics*, Monitoring and evaluation*, Economics, Social Science or other relevant field.

Relevant Job Experience:

Essential:

Experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation in an international development and/or humanitarian context. Experience in setting up systems and rolling out monitoring frameworks. Experience in results-based management. Experience in managing a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a cross-cultural professional environment.

Desirable:

Demonstrated experience in collaborating with UNHCR, frameworks and coordinating mechanisms in Niger or Sahel context. Experience in working with Government and institutions. Experience in data management and statistics, including surveys and indicator management in Niger or Sahel context. Experience with organisational change processes. Experience with UNHCR programming in Niger or Sahel context. Experience in strategic planning processes and in coordinating and drafting strategies and plans, in particular on protection and solutions, advocacy, or partnership building in Niger context*.* Experience in training teams of Programme, implementing partners and Reporting staff in Niger or Sahel context. Proven experience in the analysis and integration of the gender approach in the development of program monitoring and evaluation systems. Competence in the use of standard software applications for data analysis and processing.

Functional Skills **

· MS-Monitoring & Evaluation;

· DM-Data Management;

· SDA-Statistics and Data Analysis

· PG-Assessments and Surveys

· PG-Planning;

· PG-Programme Management;

· PG-Results-Based Management;

Language: **

· Fluency (level C) in French language.

· Excellent French drafting and communication skills

1. DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

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· Strategic Management: Has in-depth knowledge of humanitarian and development actions, geo-political issues in West Africa, and applies it to enhance monitoring and evaluation functions that supports UNHCR’s project objectives. He is able to demonstrate to stakeholders the value of monitoring and evaluation for programming. Knowledge of UNHCR’s monitoring framework and standards is an asset.

· Project Management: Has strong project management cycle skills linking UNHCR’s results-based management to project’s logical framework.

· Methodology, Approaches and Analysis: Has solid knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods and analytical approaches in order to oversee and guide others in the selection and application of those to UNHCR monitoring, review and evaluation exercises. Is able to validate data quality and ensure that data collection and analysis have been conducted ethically.

· Communication & Use: Demonstrates active listening, communication and conflict resolution skills to promote constructive engagement of stakeholders and communicate effectively key evidence.

· Flexibility: Adapts to changing circumstances and handles requests or issues as they arise.

· Ethics: Understands the specific implications of ethics in monitoring, review and evaluation activities. Demonstrates ethical behaviour at all times and is able to consistently ensure that appropriate actions are taken to safeguard ethics.

1. SUPERVISION AND COORDINATION

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The Snr Programme Officer will supervise the incumbent following the establishment of a work plan for the duration of assignment. The staff is expected to have some level of independence and good interpersonal communication skills to work across multi-functional teams. The incumbent will be in contact with M&E focal points/ Filed staff in different Field offices and partners on a regular basis through telephone conferences and/or face-to-face meetings and events including field missions.

1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

· The IICA 1 will be based in Niamey, with extensive travel in each of the 5 FO and SO covered by the Niger BO.

· The selected candidate will be hired under international consultancy contract through UNOPS.

1. COMPOSITION OF THE APPLICATION FILE

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Applications must include:

· A signed letter of motivation addressed to the Representative;

· A curriculum vitae that is as detailed as possible, with an e-mail address, and / or a personal record (P.11) up-to-date and available for download at www.unhcr.org/recruit/p 11 new.doc, P11 supplementary_PHF_Supplementary_FRENCH.docm

How to apply:

1. PROCEDURE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION FILE

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· Send the application package online to the following address: NGRNIAPP@unhcr.org;

· Enter the references of the vacancy notice on the subject line: "AVP N°002/AWP/2020 - Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, IICA-1- Niamey";

· The attachments (letter of motivation, P.11, CV, etc.) must be on separate files and not exceed 20 MB;

· Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an oral interview.

The feminine candidacies are deeply encouraged.

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