Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Officer

Background Information - Myanmar

UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS leading offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for three of the largest development programmes in the country. In addition, UNOPS Myanmar is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Myanmar and Cambodia, and for the Global Fund’s Regional Artemisinin-resistance Initiative targeting drug resistant malaria in the Greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure and project management services to a wide range of organizations in the country, including the Government of Myanmar, international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs and INGOs. UNOPS Myanmar plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Background Information - Job-specific

LIFT is embarking on a new strategic period for 2024-2028. The LIFT 2024-2028 Strategy builds on the achievements of LIFT's experience as well as recent adaptations and learning in the face of a changing and dynamic context. The new Strategy outlines an approach to tackle structural drivers of poverty and vulnerability, while also considering immediate interventions to secure and maintain Myanmar's previous development gains. LIFT has proven itself as a key delivery partner across Myanmar’s changing contexts – ranging from post-Nargis recovery, a time of political transition, and relief support during COVID-19. LIFT is managed by the United Nations Office for Projects Services (UNOPS) and has received funding from 16 international donors. The current donors are the United Kingdom, the European Union, Switzerland, Australia, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and Denmark.

Under the direct supervision of the M&E Senior Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Officer will be responsible for:

Functional Responsibilities

Provide support in MEAL systems development at Programme/Thematic Level

• Support the programme in the design and implementation of their MEAL systems at programme and project level including the development and adjustment of Theories of Change, evaluation and learning questions, programme MEAL plans/measurement frameworks and data collection and analysis processes.

• Contribute M&E expertise in the assigned thematic and regional teams for regular coordination across programmes.

• Assist in the development and testing of M&E tools, approaches and databases as part of the project and programme MEAL system.

• Maintain detailed knowledge of all issues relevant to monitoring and evaluation of the respective projects and programmes.

  Technical support and capacity building to partners in design and implementation of MEAL Systems

  • Conduct comprehensive and ongoing assessments of partners’ MEAL systems and identify areas for capacity development with a view to improving overall quality of data reported.

  • Conduct relevant M&E training and related capacity development activities with a view to ensuring partner MEAL systems are fully operational and in compliance with MEAL standards.

  • Participate in project field visits to review partner MEAL systems and conduct data quality reviews.

  • Other duties as assigned by the primary and secondary supervisor aimed at building the institutional capacity of partners and local organisations on M&E.

    Support coordination of program level reviews, evaluation and other studies initiated to contribute towards overall evidence base

    • Support programme and project relevant monitoring and evaluation missions.

    • Assist with the design and management of project reviews and evaluations

    • Lead in preparing/reviewing key technical documents including terms of reference, data collection tools, and draft reports among others.

    • Serve as the key point person for consultants that may be hired to provide technical support in design and execution of program based reviews, evaluations or specialized studies.

    • Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of key outputs of the reviews, evaluations and studies initiated by the relevant thematic/programme area.

      Provide support to key level MEAL processes including household surveys, knowledge management and key learning initiatives

      • Support collection of quantitative and qualitative data collection and other related studies undertaken with a view to reporting on the logframe indicators

      • Work closely with designated MEAL Officers in conducting analysis and aggregation of household survey data as pertains to the relevant thematic areas.

      • Support further analysis of relevant data for purposes of programming or reporting as may be required by partners from time to time

        Contribute towards reporting (internal and external) and production of relevant publications

        • Review M&E reports from implementing partners focusing on data correctness, quality and analysis.

          📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

          ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

        • Ensure that projects and programmes collect and maintain updated M&E data and the data is cleaned, analysed and readily available to the programme management and the M&E unit.

        • Prepare monthly updates on MEAL activities and key accomplishments

        • Contribute with project and programme-related information and data to the review and production of M&E reports and publications.
          

          Education/Experience/Language requirements

          Education

          • A Master’s Degree preferably in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, or other relevant subjects is required.

          • A combination of a Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.

          • Additional studies in community development, M&E and/or research design and methodologies are desirable.

            Experience

            • A minimum of two years of professional experience working with or being involved in M&E activities and processes with international development programmes is required.

            • Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis are required.

            • Experience in using computer software programmes, including EXCEL, SPSS, STATA, R, PowerBI, WORD and POWERPOINT is required. Skills in other software programs would be an added advantage.

            • Experience in data management, including the use and maintenance of databases would be an advantage.

            • Experience and technical background in one of the following thematic areas: nutrition, agriculture, decent work and labour migration and financial inclusion projects/programmes is preferred.

            • Previous involvement with, and good knowledge of UN, NGOs and civil society would be an advantage.

            • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (e.g. MS Office newer versions, Google Suite Applications) is required.

              Language Skills Fluency in Burmese and English language are required.

              Competencies Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
              Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. Contract type, level and duration

              Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)
              Contract level: LICA-9
              Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance. For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link:
              https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/UN-Staff-Contracts.aspx
              
              Additional Information
              

            • Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

          • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

        • Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

      • UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.

    • Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

  • We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

    Terms and Conditions

  • For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.