Duties and Responsibilities 

The applicant will contribute to strengthening the capacities of PBF program teams and government counterparts as well as facilitating the quality control function of the PBF Secretariat and strategic role of the PBF Joint Steering Committee.

1.) Ensure Projects performance monitoring:

2.) Provide technical assistance to implementing partners:

3.) Ensure Effective Communications

4.) Support capacity building and facilitate knowledge building and sharing on monitoring, evaluation and results-based management

5.)  The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization       Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: None

Education

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, International Development, Economics, Social Sciences, Strategic Communications or related area is required. OR
•  A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant work experience in project monitoring, evaluation and results-based communication is required
• Experience with monitoring, evaluation and communications for peacebuilding, human rights and governance programs is desired.
• Having an experience in developing and sustaining partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders including government counterparts is desired.
• Extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative research; primary and secondary data collection and analysis; and research report writing is desired.
• Strong experience with providing targeted and ongoing capacity building support to UN and non-UN program teams including on results frameworks, communications, reporting, monitoring and evaluation is desired.
• Having an extensive experience preparing communication and visibility materials including articles, press releases, human interest stories, tweets, banners etc. to inform diverse audiences and illustrate the evidence and impact of PBF interventions – excellent drafting skills is desired.
• Experience planning and managing program evaluations is desired.

Languages

• Fluency in in English is required.
• Working knowledge of another UN language is desired

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:

• Communications & Online Fundraising appeals: Ability to plan and use online and mobile technology and software to engage audiences and raise funds
• Business Management & Partnerships Management: Ability to 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
• 2030 Agenda Partnerships & SDG Finance: Mobilization and coordination of support for post-crisis recovery and reconstruction processes (incl. international conferences)

Business Management & Monitoring and Evaluation: 

• The applicant must be Able to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results
• Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks
• Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns

External Relations and Advocacy/Communications & Advocacy Strategy and implementation: Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies which lead to impactful change

Business Direction and Strategy-System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

Business Management-Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Note:

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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