Mission and objectives

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the lead agency on international development of the United Nations. UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.

Context

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization in fighting to end the injustice of poverty, in-equality and climate change. Working in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet (learn more at undp.org, follow @UNDP). UNDP in Ghana is currently focusing its development interventions on accountable, inclusive and responsive governance and social cohesion; and sustainable, resilient and inclusive growth and structural transformation. To address challenges related to increasing transnational organized crimes and political instability in neighbouring countries that has caused an increased number of displaced people and illegal immigrants, UNDP under its current Country Programme Document (CPD) is working to build upon its trusted leadership role in peacebuilding and keeping, expanding its reach to regional peace councils, civil society, CBOs, and other peace actors. In collaboration with the governments of Japan, Germany, Norway, and Australia among others. UNDP is implementing interventions to strengthen efforts to prevent and mediate ongoing and emerging conflicts that may involve violent extremism, political vigilantism, and herdsmen-farmer conflicts, and to combat terrorism and crime in the country and sub-region. This is being accomplished by working in collaboration with relevant UN agencies and other partners on programmatic interventions that strengthen the functionality of peace architecture and introduce measures to promote social cohesion at the regional level. UNDP also supporting the creation of an enabling environment to promote the inclusion of women and youth in peacebuilding processes, capacity building, dialogue, meaningful participation and direct support to young peacebuilders as implementers of peacebuilding initiatives in fulfilment of SDG 16, and UN security council resolutions 1325, 2250, 2419, and 2535. This assignment may involve travel to other parts of the country outside Accra, especially the Northern regions of Ghana.

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of the Country Office M&E focal point, the Monitoring & Evaluation Associate will have an impact on the overall effectiveness and success of UNDP’s interventions and activities in achieving the country’s development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The key objective of this position is to support the effective implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies, as well as efficient management of the monitoring and evaluation process, enhance the organization’s capacity and credibility to provide leadership and high-quality technical advice on the formulation of innovative programme strategies and projects which address specific needs of the country in the UNDP Practice Areas, with particular focus on the Inclusive Growth and Accountable Governance (IGAG) Portfolio. Specifically, He/she will: Coordinate implementation of the IGAG M&E Plans for various projects: working closely with UNDP Ghana’s M&E focal point. Identify and validate data sources and data collection methods, where necessary refining process, output, outcome and impact level indicators and undertaking periodic monitoring and evaluation. Progress reporting and risk management: Support the Preparation of consolidated reports to monitor achievement of key project targets, identify challenges and successes in project implementation and provide recommendations. Ensure that all UNDP dashboards related to M&E are kept updated. Monitor risk logs and ensure mitigation actions are identified, and progress monitored. Field work: Undertake field visits to support implementation of M&E activities as and when necessary, and support externally led monitoring and evaluation missions. Lessons curation: Systematically document and disseminate project lessons for key stakeholders, in a way that encourages reflection, learning and inspires action. Support capacity building of IGAG Team and Sub-Partners: Support the Identification of M&E capacity gaps, and recommend capacity building training to minimize gaps, including in results reporting.

Competencies and values

Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Working in Teams

Living conditions and remarks

The UN Volunteer will be based in Accra, Ghana which is currently classified as hardship category B and a family duty station. This confirms that transport, medical, education and other services are at a high level compared to other countries in the region. At sea level, the climate of the country is tropical-hot and humid with average yearly temperatures of about 27oC (80oF) and little daily variation. At the interior’s higher altitudes, the average yearly temperature is 20oC (68oF), and nights are generally cool. Annual rainfall varies from 500 centimetres (200 in.) on the southwestern slopes to 100 centimetres (40 in.) in the northern lowlands. The rainy season runs from April to October. The total population of Ghana is about 30,000,000. Ghana is a Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) country. Regarding accommodation and food, houses and apartments can be rented from 800$ to 1500$ per month and meals at the restaurant cost between 20$ and 60$. Food, household commodities and clothing can be found in shops and local markets at reasonable prices. An entry visa is required for all travelers and must be obtained prior to arrival from an embassy. The Cedi is the local currency and according to the UN exchange rate system, a USD 1 is equivalent to 14.70 GHS in December 2024. Some commercial banks are operating in the country and Visa cards are accepted in very limited hotels.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements