Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst (NOB) at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst (NOB)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Level: NOB
Position Number: 00220608
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment (FTA)

Job Purpose

• The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst will contribute to effective results planning,  monitoring, reporting, communication and evaluation of programmes and projects. 

You would be responsible for
Results planning:

• Facilitate and substantively contribute to defining results:
• Provide technical inputs for the development of theories of change of the programmes and projects counting the past, present and future contexts 
• Contribute to  the coordination and facilitation support in the development of quality M&E frameworks including the costed monitoring and evaluation plan of the country programme
• Provide relevant inputs to the formulation of United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, more specifically common country analysis, strategic prioritization, theory of change, results framework and joint work plans
• Provide inputs to develop annual and multiyear results plans
• Support developing workplans to operationalise the results
• Facilitate and substantively contribute to the development of field monitoring plans and quality assurance processes
• Promote and facilitate the use of evaluation results for evidenced-based planning and programming 

Monitoring:

• Provide substantive inputs to the monitoring and tracking of results against programme/country/regional level targets and UNFPA Strategic Plan
• Provide inputs to conduct the annual reviews of the projects and programmes
• Provide inputs to implementation of the midterm reviews of the projects and programmes
• Provide inputs for monitoring work plans in collaboration with programme staff
• Support field monitoring and coordinate with programme team and promote use of monitoring visits recommendations
• Support collecting and analysing data and evidence including higher-level indicators and oversee regular data quality checks
• Actively participate and provide relevant inputs for joint united nations joint results groups and other joint monitoring mechanisms
• Provide inputs for implementing adaptive and innovative monitoring practices such as remote monitoring, real time monitoring
• Contribute the implementation of the assurance plans including the spot checks  

Results reporting and results communication:

• Facilitate the reporting of results to internal (Senior Management) and external (Executive Board, Donors) audiences
• Collect quality quantitative and qualitative data
• Compile and analyze data for projects and present analytical reports to inform reporting and decision making
• Develop quality results reports
• Support communicating results for both internal and external audiences in close collaboration with communication staff
• Provide required results and data for producing external report such as United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 
• Support producing and disseminating results reports on implementation of UNFPA strategic plan and regional programmes

Evaluation:

• Provide technical support to the CO in the implementation of the UNFPA Evaluation Policy in the Country Office
• Contribute to the development and implementation of costed valuation plan in the country office, including an annual update and regular monitoring of implementation of planned evaluations
• Manage individual decentralized evaluation processes and ensure the quality of evaluation processes and products in conformity with UNFPA Evaluation Quality Standards 
• Ensure communication between the CO and Field Office regarding Evaluations
• Backup the M&E Specialist in interagency and coordination work on M&E at country level, including support to UNSDCF evaluations
• Participate as member in UNFPA M&E net and other regional M&E related Communities of Practices (CoPs)
• Promote use of evaluation findings and recommendations in programme formulation and organizational decision making
• Support efforts to enhance UNFPA internal and national capacity development on M&E 
• Individual capacity permitting, perform other duties related to evaluation as required

Knowledge management and culture of results:

• Contribute to knowledge management and maintaining a culture of results
• Ensure implementation of results-based management (RBM) principles and standards
• Provide technical support to implementing partners on strengthening capacity development on results-based management 
• Promote interventions for utilizing results and demonstrate the adaptive management 
• Identify, disseminate and use good practices, lessons and knowledge 
• Support results communication in collaboration with relevant staff
• Support senior managers in developing management responses to all evaluations within six weeks of completion, including quarterly updates on implementation of actions plans of management responses to evaluations.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership. 

Key performance indicators

• Timely and quality technical support to the programme team and implementing partners in line with work plan
• Quality and timely development and review of systems for tracking/monitoring
• Timely submission of quality and accurate reports 
• Quality support to evaluation processes, including timely completion of high quality evaluations 
• Completion of (1) an “e- learning course certificate: How to Manage Country Programme Evaluations; and (2) RBM in UNFPA

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Masters Degree in statistics, economics health, population demography and/or any other related social science discipline. 

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least 2 years of relevant national/international working in the area of monitoring and reporting
• Experience in results-based management, evaluation and evidence-based programming is an asset
• Experience in the United Nations, UNFPA and/or other multilateral organization, field work experience, are highly desirable
• Experience in one of UNFPA transformative areas is an asset
• Strong knowledge of programme formulation and implementation and Results Based Management 
• Good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, evaluation design, data collection and analysis, and reporting 
• Good Knowledge of UN programme management systems
• Ability to provide policy advice and support to implementing partners
• Ability to interact with donors
• Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports 
• Good analytical and report writing skills
• Good planning, goal setting, prioritization and organizational skills

Languages: 

• Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable. 

Required Competencies:
Values:

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
• Communicating for impact. 

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results-based programmes
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization.

Related Programme Skills:

• Because the nature of work is programme focused, involving other groups and various timelines and activities, related skills of good time management, managing deadlines and good team relationships are essential. Knowledge of the UN system is desirable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

• UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.
• We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
• UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post.
• The package includes a competitive net salary plus cost of health insurance and other benefits.

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online