MONITORING AND EVALUATION CONSULTANT

Background:

The MDG-F Secretariat is the operational coordination unit for the Fund and services the Steering Committee. The Secretariat sits in the Bureau for External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) of UNDP headquarters. The Secretariat is delegated by the Steering Committee to ensure policies and strategies decided by the Steering Committee are implemented and adhered to. The Secretariat also monitors the implementation of joint programmes as well as other partnerships and knowledge management initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Focal point for the international evaluation of the Fund including managing the evaluation on the part of the Secretariat ensuring that the
 evaluation follows the agreed to timelines;
-Keep the Evaluation Reference Group informed and facilitate meetings of the Group to get their feedback on the inception and draft
 evaluation reports;
-Act as focal point for the group of three evaluation experts that will provide feedback on the inception and draft evaluation reports;
-Collate all the feedback from various partners for the evaluation report and share with the entity undertaking the evaluation;
-Support the implementation of the communication and dissemination plan for the evaluation; and
-Follow up with the focus countries which are to implement M&E actions plans that include a participatory evaluation at the country level.

Competencies:

-Demonstrates integrity and fairness; displays cultural sensitivity; shows strong corporate commitment; honest and complies with UNDP
 rules, regulations and code of conduct.
-Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills. Ability to present coherent and convincing positions both in
 writing and orally.
-Demonstrates high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability. Ability to work under pressure
-Problem-solving skills.
-Strong inter-personal skills: Ability to motivate and inter-act with colleagues at all levels within the organization as well as with inter-agency
 partners.
-Results Oriented: Uses initiative to deliver required outputs and planned results in accordance with time and budget targets.
-Problem Analysis and Decision-Making: Analyses complex problems systematically and efficiently. Focuses on critical details while managing
 a broad perspective. Draws accurate conclusions and makes sound decisions.
-Planning and Execution: Elaborates work plans that prioritize action steps, set timelines and monitor performance.
-Encourages the use of new technologies and strives for high standard of professional work.

Required Skills and Experience:

Education: Master’s degree or Post-graduate studies in social sciences with a focus on monitoring and evaluation, data collection/research and analysis of data, community based monitoring;

Experience:

-Minimum seven years of experience in international development and more specifically in monitoring and evaluation and managing large evaluations. Experience in programme/project formulation, monitoring and evaluation with international organizations is also welcome;
-Strong grasp of Monitoring and Evaluation policies;
-Knowledge of the MDG-F is desirable;
-In depth knowledge of functioning of key international donors;
-Sound communication skills;

Language requirements:

-Fluent in English with Spanish

Deadline:  02 December 2012

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