Location:

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

VOLUNTEER
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Evaluation, Project Management
Deadline:

07/03/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

assignment(s)

Open recruitment (advertised)

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General

Description of assignment title

Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Assignment country

Guinea-Bissau

Expected start date

01/04/2024

Sustainable Development Goal

11. Sustainable cities and communities

Volunteer category

International UN Volunteer Specialist

Host entity

UN-HABITAT GNB

Type

Onsite

Duration

12 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments

Duty stations

Bissau

Details

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. For close to forty years, UN-Habitat has been working in human settlements throughout the world, focusing on building a brighter future for villages, towns, and cities of all sizes.

Context

UN-Habitat has been actively working in Guinea-Bissau since 2015, with its action embracing a series of areas associated with sustainable urbanisation, including urban resilience, urban and regional planning, urban governance, reduction of land-related conflicts, basic services delivery, affordable housing, urban policy, and related legislation, etc. The Programme in Guinea-Bissau also plays a key role on partnerships with, amongst others, UN sister agencies and the European Union, and especially with the Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Urban Planning (MOPHU), the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Local Government, well as regional and city authorities. UN-Habitat operates under the framework of the Habitat Country Programme Document (HCPD) for the 2022-2026 period, building on the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) established in 2021, in line with the Government Programme 2020-2023. For this period, UN-Habitat aims to strengthen its niche position as “thought leader”, setting the global discourse and agenda on sustainable urban development, driving the policy discussion, generating expert and cutting-edge knowledge, shaping technical norms, principles, and standards, and acting as a multiplier in the exchange of knowledge, experiences and best practices in cities and other human settlements. To coherently implement its HCPD and respond to the increase of the country portfolio, UN-Habitat, through its Regional Office for Africa, needs to open a UNV as Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) position who will act effectively as the Monitoring and Evaluation in close coordination with the National Coordinator in Guinea Bissau.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the National Coordinator, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Support Programme Officers and technical personnel in UN-Habitat for result-based Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tasks. • Ensure effective data collection and reporting on output indicators and conduct results-based field monitoring. • Keep detailed records of activities, expenditures, workplans, calendars, and results frameworks. • Coordinate closely with program, operations, and communications teams to track progress towards indicators. • Establish and manage internal systems for project monitoring and reporting within UN-Habitat and for Implementing Partners. • Contribute actively to developing and quality control of work plans, budget/project proposals, and expenditure reports. • Monitor implementation of agreed work plans, providing recommendations for project and overall program performance. • Design tools for systematizing data and information related to the Projects. • Provide tools for data analysis and visualizations of progress. • Ensure periodic updating of Project monitoring and propose corrective actions as needed. • Conduct field visits to monitor Project activities and ensure data accuracy. • Carry out consultations, interviews and surveys to gather information on the implementation and impact of the Project with Projects counterparts and beneficiaries. • Take overall responsibility for the project’s reporting activities: draft, compile inputs, finalise, ensure design and synthetic infographics for all ad-hoc, donor and corporate reporting requirements. • Support programme staff in the effective use of tools and methodologies for planning, monitoring, and reporting. • Identify and formulate lessons learned from evaluations and studies for integration into the broader UN Habitat country office. • Representing UN Habitat as the focal point for the UNCT’s M&E activities, as well as feeding the UNInfo platform. • Support the conceptualization, planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of an advocacy and communication strategy to leverage better results and mobilize resources. • Develop and produce multimedia products and online campaign narratives to advance UN Habitat mandate. • Maintenance and update of Un Habitat Guinea Bissau online pages and social media platforms for dissemination of project results. • Perform any other duties related to M&E as required.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in development projects or programmes, including at least two years with direct responsibility for managing Monitoring and Evaluation. • Demonstrated experience in results based management with special focus on planning, monitoring and reporting; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.

Area(s) of expertise

Community development, Development programmes

Driving license

–

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required Portuguese, Level: Fluent, Required Crioulo, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Communications, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Information, Development, M&E or a related field.

Competencies and values

•Professionalism: Within the domain of Spatial Planning, professionalism entails a commitment to accuracy, objectivity, and integrity throughout the entire spectrum of data collection, analysis, and reporting. Professionals in this specialized field are anticipated to strictly adhere to established methodologies, ethical guidelines, and best practices, thereby ensuring the utmost reliability and validity of the information they generate. Furthermore, professionalism in Spatial Planning demands effective communication and collaboration with a diverse array of stakeholders, cultivating an environment characterized by mutual respect and trust. A profound sense of accountability is also paramount for Spatial Planning Specialists, who must take ownership of their actions and decisions, while actively pursuing opportunities for skill development and staying attuned to industry advancements. •Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. •Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. •Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time. and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. •Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. •Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches. •Client Orientation •Commitment to Continuous Learning •Technological Awareness

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

Guinea-Bissau, situated on the West African coast, is a small nation with Bissau as its capital and Portuguese as the official language. With an approximate population of 2 million people and a land area of 36,125 square kilometers, Guinea-Bissau gained independence from Portugal on September 24, 1973. The country’s economy relies heavily on agriculture, particularly the export of cashew nuts. Despite its economic potential, Guinea-Bissau faces challenges such as political instability and a history of military coups since attaining independence. Governed as a republic, the nation uses the West African CFA franc (XOF) as its currency. The country has grappled with economic difficulties and a high poverty rate. The humanitarian operation in Guinea-Bissau stands out as a distinctive endeavor, offering an enriching environment. However, thriving in this setting demands a mature level of cultural awareness and a level of commitment. Living in Guinea-Bissau necessitates more stamina and flexibility than in other contexts, given the potential for harsh conditions, physical hardships, and limited comfort. It is an environment that calls for a special kind of resilience and a willingness to adapt, making flexibility, and the ability to endure challenging conditions essential for those looking to live and work in this dynamic yet demanding locale.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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