Project Associate- Monitoring and Evaluation
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:CONTRACTOR
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Posted:9 hours ago
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Category:Audit and Oversight, Evaluation, Programme and Project Management
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Deadline:25/12/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
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.
UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together with the Government of India and development partners, we have worked towards eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, strengthening local governance, enhancing community resilience, protecting the environment, supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms, and accelerating sustainable development for all.
With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India, UNDP works with national and subnational government, and diverse development actors to deliver people-centric results, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system, we are committed to supporting the Government of India’s national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet.
UNDP India’s new Country Programme (2023-2027) builds on our prior work and aims to provide an integrated approach to development solutions in three strategic portfolios:
- Strong, accountable and evidence-led institutions for accelerated achievement of the SDGs.
- Enhanced economic opportunities and social protection to reduce inequality, with a focus on the marginalized.
- Climate-smart solutions, sustainable ecosystems and resilient development for reduced vulnerability.
South-South cooperation, gender equality and social inclusion are promoted across the pillars. The programme is supported by a framework of renewed partnerships and blended finance solutions, strategic innovation and accelerator labs, and data and digital architecture.
You are invited to join a team of future-smart development professionals to support India in achieving the national and globally agreed goals. As part of the UNDP team, your focus will be to work with diverse stakeholders to find country-specific solutions that lead to sustainable development and reach those furthest behind first.
- Office/Unit/Project Description
The UNDP India Country Programme Document CPD (2023-2027) signed with the Government of India (GoI) aims at transformative change and development impact at scale. In line with this, UNDP has initiated active support to many state governments in mainstreaming SDGs within their schemes and programmes as a part of an UN system- wide to SDG roll out for visioning and planning in India. UNDP has done some pioneering work on localizing SDGs in States like Uttarakhand, Haryana, Assam, Madhya Pradesh and Northeast. The focus of the agency is to support the States in Localization & Integration and to provide technical capacity in the implementation framework for SDGs. In view of India’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda, the Economic and Statistical Organization (ESO), Department of Planning has come up with vision document focusing on sectoral growth aligned with SDGs and is in the process of developing State Indicator Framework also. State level consultations are underway to align the global goals with the planning process of the State.
To implement the ambitious targets set for itself in SDG VISION 2030, Government of Nagaland has already started the process of integrating the SDGs into the planning and development process of the state and has set up and has partnered with UNDP to establish SDG Coordination Centre (SDGCC) under the Department of Planning. Since 2019 UNDP has a team of experts as part of the SDGCC and working closely with relevant government departments, technical agencies, UN agencies, civil society organization and academic institutions to provide the requisite impetus to the state government’s initiative in rolling out the SDGs. With the SDG Nagaland vision in place and the monitoring dashboard launched, the SDGCC is expected to enhance its monitoring and evaluation work to accelerate the progress of achievement of the global goals.
- Job Purpose and Scope of Work
- Main Purpose:
The Project Associate – Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) position in Nagaland is designed to support the SDG 2030 Vision rollout by establishing a comprehensive M&E system in collaboration with the SDG Coordination Centre (SDGCC) team. The role involves aligning monitoring and evaluation processes with Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and UNDP guidelines, as well as ensuring coherence with the approved project document and key performance indicators.
The scope of work includes:
- Identifying and addressing data gaps to enable comprehensive monitoring of SDG progress in Nagaland.
- Support in facilitating informed decision-making through the use of big data analytics, ensuring that insights support effective policy and implementation strategies.
- Overseeing the development and continuous monitoring of the SDG dashboard, which tracks progress and serves as a critical tool for project management.
Ensuring effective dissemination of the SDG dashboard and progress updates to all relevant stakeholders, including government entities, to promote transparency and accountability.
- Coordinating with direct stakeholders and team members to maintain consistent engagement and alignment with project objectives, enabling a collaborative approach to achieving the SDG targets.
2. Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the UNDP Regional Head (North-East), NPSA 11, the incumbent will:
Assist in providing technical support to the SDGCC Project team and various departments in the government to design and operationalize an integrated monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system based on the SDG VISION 2030 document and in line with the SDG indicators approved by MoSPI, the State Indicator Framework (SIF) and the District Indicator Framework (DIF) of the state:
- Support in monitoring the progress and maintenance of the SDG Monitoring dashboard.
- Assist in developing an internal framework for SDG monitoring and data management system for collecting, validating and analyzing data on progress of SDGs.
- Assist in Developing results monitoring frameworks, including establishing baselines and setting targets as per directions given by NITI Aayog.
- Support capacity development of line departments for more responsive and accountable governance, through IT based tools.
Coordinate with various internal & external stakeholders for effective monitoring of progress against targets set in the SDG VISION 2030 DOCUMENT, the SIF and DIF:
- Support coordinating with the various departments, SDG wise, to help them collect data and use the same for effective monitoring of progress on SDGs.
- Coordination with agencies involved in the process, including Government of Nagaland, UN Agencies, NITI Aayog, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), and technical agencies and collaboration with UNDP CO.
Assist in generating reports for effective management and accountability:
- Support to generate high quality monitoring reports using data analytics, at agreed intervals, including on specific themes that help review progress and programme strategy.
- Ensure preparation and dissemination of knowledge products.
Assist in capacity building & training of staff:
- Coordinate with District based Data Coordinators and Data Operators within the Government in establishing simple processes and capacity building for collecting quality data for management and accountability in line with SDG VISION 2030 Document.
- Deliver M&E-related training to staff members and other nodal officers of the government.
- Performing other duties within the purview of the programme and any related activities as assigned by the Regional Head, UNDP Northeast.
- Any other work assigned by the supervisor.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement[1]
Reporting To: UNDP Regional Head, Northeast India Region (NSPA 11).
Reportees to this position (if applicable): NA
[1] NPSA holders hired under a National implementation modality, remain under the administrative supervision of UNDP, even if daily supervision is ensured by the national counterpart.
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 and Strategy – Strategic Thinking
Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions. learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.
Digital & Innovation- Data analysis
Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid
effective decision making
Business Management – Project Management
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Business Management – Monitoring & Evaluation
Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results. Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns
Partnership Management – Multi- stakeholder engagement and funding
Knowledge and ability to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships, and remove any obstacles to resource mobilization and multi- stakeholder funding platforms
Partnership Management – Relationship management
Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding
Digital & Innovation – Story telling
Ability to empathize with people’s perceptions, motivations, feelings and mental models and craft narratives to build an emotive argument for change accordingly. Ability to present data, insights or information in compelling ways to mobilize resources, talent or action. Ability to choose media and channels that is fit for purpose to reach specific target audiences.
Required Skills and Experience
| Min. Education requirements |
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| Min. years of relevant work experience |
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| Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section |
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| Required Language(s) |
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| Professional Certificates | N/A |
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Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
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