Location:

East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

VOLUNTEER
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Project Management
Deadline:

20/03/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

assignment(s)

Open recruitment (advertised)

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General

Description of assignment title

Monitoring Associate

Assignment country

State of Palestine

Expected start date

01/04/2024

Sustainable Development Goal

3. Good health and well-being

Volunteer category

National UN Volunteer Specialist

Host entity

UNFPA

Type

Onsite

Duration

6 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments

Duty stations

East Jerusalem

Details

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. In the occupied Palestinian territory, the first Field Unit was established in 1994. It is based in East Jerusalem and hosted by UNDP Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People. Since its inception, UNV in the occupied Palestinian territory has been instrumental in responding to the needs and encouraging the enhancement of the Palestinian society. UNFPA began operating in 1969 to ensure sexual and reproductive rights and choices for all, especially women and young people, so that they can access high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, including voluntary family planning, maternal health care and comprehensive sexuality education. In the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), UNFPA began its operations in 1986.

Context

UNFPA is actively implementing its 7th Country Programme 2023-2025 in Palestine, with a clear vision and focus to urgently accelerate the reduction of stagnated unmet needs for family planning, combat increasingly higher rates of gender-based violence and child marriage, whilst simultaneously returning to and sustaining earlier gains on maternal mortality. The United Nations Volunteer (UNV) Specialist will contribute to the attainment of UNFPA’s 7th programme cycle (2023-2025), including the 2023-2024 humanitarian response plan in Gaza.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability (MEAL) Officer, the UN Volunteer Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will undertake the following tasks: 1. Assist with conducting and/or managing monitoring efforts and evaluations that are impartial, independent, and credible and meet professional standards. • Assist in the planning, preparation and data collection process of various monitoring exercises in close collaboration with the program team in Gaza. • Provides assistance in the gathering of data and research required for timely monitoring and measurement of changes in conditions due to programme or policies in the State of Palestine. This may include, with appropriate guidance and supervision, collaboration with relevant stakeholders to report on any progress, assess results and facilitate future planning; • Populating monitoring data from partners and UNFPA teams in Gaza into the monitoring platforms. • Maintain monitoring platform and follow up of data entered by partners to ensure quality data entry. • Assist in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation exercises. • Support in the management of various M&E databases and analysis. • Provide capacity building to Gaza partners in preparing quarterly reports. 2. Contribute to the promotion of useful monitoring and evaluation frameworks and reports. • Within established processes and with supervisory support, participate in and contribute to the finalization of monitoring and evaluation frameworks; • Utilize established specific and appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools and processes to contribute to the M&E work of the unit; • Within identified parameters contribute to new and innovative methods of presenting monitoring and evaluation results for dissemination; • Provide input into the relevance and ease of use of the various data-bases, intra- and internet pages of UNFPA Palestine country office; • Within established policies and procedures, assist in the monitoring of the management response and follow up of progress reports and individual evaluations; • Support Programme staff in ensuring adequate reporting on the implementation of projects funded from other resources.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks of health or social development or other relevant development programmes; experience in google studio locker, Kobbo and Power BI is an asset, as in working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset; • Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods • Demonstrated experience in conducting surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights • Experience in developing and managing databases for monitoring and evaluation purposes Familiarity with result-based management principles and tools • Experience in capacity building and training on monitoring and evaluation methodologies • Knowledge of international development issues and sustainable development goals is preferred • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • 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; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4×4 over rough terrain; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

Area(s) of expertise

Development programmes, Information technology, Community development

Driving license

–

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Mother tongue, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Statistics and/or Development Studies

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of ILS 6024.33 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as Exit allowance for satisfactory service.

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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