Location:

Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

7 months ago
Category:

Audit and Oversight, Evaluation
Deadline:

19/06/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Project Description

In 2023, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) approved a 5-year (2024 – 2028) project for the Republic of Uzbekistan entitled Integrated Rural Development (IRD) Project in Uzbekistan that is financed and executed by the IsDB in response to an official request from the Government of Uzbekistan. The Project will be implemented under the National Implementation Modality (NIM) with the MEF playing an executing entity’s/implementing partner’s role for it. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) County Office in Uzbekistan is responsible for Component B: Consultancy services for rural infrastructure development – Community empowerment.

The Project has 3 main interconnected components:
Output 1: Development and implementation of Community Development Plans (CDPs). Strengthened capacities of 157 mahallas in Samarkand, Kashkadarya, and Surkhandarya regions in participatory CDP process that result in development, implementation, and oversight of climate smart CDPs focusing on improvements of infrastructure and services.
Output 2: Capacity building in income generation, with focus on vulnerable groups. Strengthened capacities of businesses and individuals such as entrepreneurs who work in agriculture complex, including the vulnerable groups in businesses development/expansion.
Output 3: Capacity building of regional and local authorities. Strengthened capacities of officials in all targeted regional and local authorities in participatory planning, implementation, oversight, and sustainable management of the local infrastructure and services. 2. Strengthened capacities of local residents, including the vulnerable groups in participatory decision making.
The Project will be implemented in Samarkand, Kashkadarya, and Surkhandarya regions where Project offices will be established.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Project Manager and in close collaboration with relevant project partners, the Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst will be responsible for the implementation of activities aimed at establishing and maintaining M&E systems, results-based reporting, and evaluation with appropriate institutional and governance system for the IsDB projects Phase I & II and its results framework. The M&E Analyst will be focusing of the following tasks:

•     Planning, programming, and reporting on project outcomes of the IsDB projects Phase I & II.
•     Supporting the Management and Administration of projects and initiatives in Quantum.
•     Monitoring the results for project outcomes of the IsDB projects Phase I & II.
•     Support the development of quality programming and results management of the project,
•     Prepare work plan and annual delivery targets
•     Establish a Monitoring & Evaluation system with appropriate institutional and governance system for the MPHSTF in line with the existing framework and UN M&E requirements.
•     Based on the human security concept, provide necessary inputs in ensuring that the indicators developed to be used for the M&E system.
•     Provision of guidance and technical design assistance in the development of initiatives for funding
•     Monitor the implementation of funded initiatives and project portfolio
•     Liaise and coordinate with project managers and provide assistance when necessary
•     Assist in project management and project budget monitoring
•     Monitor the progress on agreed results framework and performance indicators
•     Prepare monthly, annual and final consolidated narrative reports on IsDB projects Phase I & II, in accordance with the agreed results framework and respective indicators
•     Conduct necessary monitoring and evaluation of the on-going initiatives in the pilot regions.
•     Provide necessary inputs in organizing the data flow, including data collection, analysis and producing reports for different audiences including government, donor, private sector.
•     Provide necessary inputs in reporting to the Government, UN Agencies and other partners and stakeholders.
•     Support the provision of substantive and operational support to the work of the Project Board, organize regular project board meetings of the IsDB projects Phase I & II
•     The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization..
Institutional Arrangement

Competencies

Core

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination .

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Business direction & strategy	Business Acumen	Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks
Business Development	Knowledge Generation	Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for content, or responsive to a stated need
Business Management	Monitoring	Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results
Business Management	Evaluation	Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks – Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.
Digital & Innovation	Data analysis	Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making
Digital & Innovation	Data strategy and management	Knowledge to draft or execute a data strategy or a data management framework
Finance	Budget Management	Ability to support budgetary aspects of work planning process, drawing and management of team budgets

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Economics, ICT, Digital Development, Data Management, Rural Development, Public Administration is required, or
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.

Experience:

• Up to 2 years (with Master´s degree) or minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in project administration and implementation.

Required skills:

Previous experience with UNDP or UN project will be a definite asset;
Strong financial and administrative skills, result and client-orientation, ability to work in a team;

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:

Proficiency in the use of computer software applications particularly MS Excel.
Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines, ethics and honesty;
Ability to use information and communication technology as a tool and resource;
Experience in handling web-based management systems;
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to prioritize

Required Language(s) (at working level):

Fluency in English and Uzbek is required; Knowledge of Russian is desired.
Women candidates are strongly recommended to apply!

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