Deadline: 15 October 2015
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation Associate, based in Cairo, Egypt.
UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation Associate will perform the following functions-
- Key Monitoring Services and support to Evaluation exercises:
- Provide technical assistance to grantees, including technical assistance in the design of grantees’ Performance Monitoring Frameworks (PMFs) or Logical Frameworks.
- Assist FGE Regional Specialist and Grantees in providing lead technical and managerial assistance to undertake final evaluations of programmes.
- Liaise closely with grantees to effective and efficient implementation of FGE Programmes, and schedule periodic site visits and monitoring missions as necessary.
- Support the exercise of financial reporting and budgeting for FGE projects, ensuring proper oversight and review of submitted financial supporting documents.
- Flag any financial concerns to the FGE Regional Specialist and lead on audit exercises commissioned by the grantees to monitor their grant.
- Support the organization of events planned by the Fund for Gender Equality and that of its grantees to fulfill programme implementation.
- Reporting and Knowledge Management Services:
- Support close coordination relevant Egypt CO and the Regional Office programme staff to contribute to continued learning between FGE Egypt programmes and other UN WOMEN initiatives.
- Similarly, liaise closely with the UN WOMEN Egypt office to identify and provide FGE written contributions and knowledge products.
- Support the FGE in extracting critical lessons learned and good practices from final evaluation reports for Egypt and as appropriate, including as relates to monitoring and evaluation.
- Support research on specific topics, when needed, aimed to knowledge sharing.
- Support the Regional FGE Specialist to identify good practices and select knowledge products, including continuous updates on country and regional Project success stories and lessons learned.
- Support the writing of substantive reports and written contributions for various purposes, including inputs for donor reports, speeches and newsletters, Grantee Profiles, communication pieces, fund raising efforts and other needs.
- Technical Assistance in Programme Development and planning:
- Support the appropriate landing of FGEthird round of grantee programmes for Egypt, including liaising with Egypt CO and the Regional OfficeFGE, as needed.
- Ensuring alignment of FGE Egypt programmes to the UN Women Country Office priorities, as well as fostering synergy and coordination with the Country office established and maintained, reflected in alignment of FGE programmes to Egypt CO annual work plan and SNs.
- Assist the Regional Programme Specialist on FGE related tasks and assignments on country and regional levels, including Technical Assistance in the design of grantees’ Performance Monitoring Frameworks (PMFs) or Logical Frameworks as well Work plans.
- Provide additional support as requested by the Egypt Country Director to support key M&E functions of the Country Office and / or as required by the FGE Regional Specialist for the Arab States.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor degree in Political/Social Science, Statistics, Social & International Development and Policy, monitoring and Evaluation or related fields.
- Post graduate studies in political science or related field is an asset.
- Minimum of 5-6 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in socio-economic development project activities, especially on monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
- Excellent communications skills, including strong drafting ability.
- Professional experience in addressing initiatives on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
- Ability to interact with both organizations and general public, good interpersonal skills and organizational proficiency.
- Experience with UN Agencies will be an advantage.
- Sound experience in reporting of results.
- Experience in monitoring and reporting on programmes related to development or/and gender equality is highly desired.
- Experience in evaluations.
- Very good communication and drafting skills in English and Arabic.
- Fluency in both languages (comprehension, written, and spoken) is a requirement.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNDP.
