Vacancy For Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst At UNFPA United Nations Development Programme

Background
The Nigeria Country Programme is monitored through the Country Office in Abuja and the two

decentralized offices in Cross River and Kaduna with a Liaison Office in Lagos (LLO). The

Lagos Liaison Office is covering Lagos and Ogun state including other projects and satellite

activities of the Organization in the South-West geo-political zone. The LLO works with

Implementing Partners to support Maternal Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health (includes

ASRH), Gender based violence programmes, and data collection and use in humanitarian

context. The LLO plays the coordination role in the zone including oversight functions and

supports the Abuja Office in resource mobilization, strategic planning and monitoring and

evaluation.
The Organization is improving its focus on result based management and quality delivery of

programme results.  To strengthen this process and for UNFPA to keep its leadership role in

the area of reproductive health and youth issues and data management and use at the

sub-national levels, the country office is looking for a Programme Analyst, Monitoring and

Evaluation (M&E) for its Lagos Liaison Office.
The  Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) position will be based in the Lagos Liaison Office and

would report to the Programme Specialist/Head of the LLO with technical oversight by the

National Programme Specialist, Monitoring and Evaluation based in the Country Office, Abuja.
Job Purpose
The M&E Analyst provides overall technical support for monitoring and evaluation and data

management across the full range of the work of the LLO.
S/he analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides

substantive inputs to project formulation, monitoring and evaluation, joint programming

initiatives and State development frameworks. The NPPP guides and facilitates the delivery

of UNFPA’s programmes by monitoring results achieved during implementation.
S/he guides the development of methodologies as well as capacity development in monitoring

and evaluation principles and practices to ensure relevance, efficiency, effectiveness,

sustainability, and impact of the work of the UNFPA.  S/he works in close collaboration with

the Country Office to ensure compliance with technical norms in line with international best

practices and the rules and regulations of the United Nations.
S/he supports States to build capacity in data generation and use.

Duties and Responsibilities

    In collaboration with State Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners,

contributes substantively to the formulation and design of the country programme and its

component projects in line with State Government priorities and according to UNFPA programme

policies and procedures. Ensures quality of programme / project design incorporating lessons

learned, newly developed policies and best practices and establishing appropriate execution

and monitoring mechanisms and systems.
     Analyzes and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to

population and development, reproductive health and gender, and identifies opportunities for

UNFPA assistance and intervention. Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies

analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, State plans and development frameworks, and

prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and

development frameworks.
    Expedites project monitoring by establishing collaborative relationships with executing

agencies, experts, State government counterparts and other UN agencies facilitating timely

and efficient monitoring of project inputs and addressing training needs of project

personnel.
    Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging population development

trends, RH and gender issues, by analyzing programme, projects, strategies, approaches and

ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use

in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.
     Assists advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Country Office by preparing

relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles,

and participating in donor meetings and public information events.
     Assume the direct responsibility for overseeing  the Monitoring and Evaluation

functions of the LLO.
    In conjunction with other technical staff at the LLO, provide support and guidance to on

program planning, monitoring and evaluation activities including state level  planning and

reviews of AWP activities.
    Prepare consolidated quarterly and annual reports on program implementation and

financial status and provide technical support in the preparation of the Annual Work Plans

(AWPs) for all the states supported by the LLO.
    Document lessons learned from program design and implementation at the LLO with a view

to contributing to relevant bulletins for the Country Office
    Monitor the development of Action Plans and the implementation of the recommendations of

missions and field visits by the LLO including missions or similar visits to the LLO by the

Abuja Office or other higher UNFPA Offices
    Assess training needs relevant to monitoring, evaluation and management information

systems and provide, if required, training to LLO and IP staff.
    Operationalize the Country Office arrangements for collecting, analyzing and reporting

programme data to ensure the availability of data to measure indicators for evidence based

programming at the LLO.
    Work with the Country Office M&E team in the process of updating and adjusting (whenever

relevant) the CO Results Framework and the Monitoring and Evaluation Calendar in conjunction

with other technical staff and relevant partners.
    Follow-up on the operationalization of evaluation recommendations as it pertains to the

LLO and work with other staff to ensure that the recommendations are used to improve

programming and decision making.
    Work with other technical staff to develop the Program mid and end of year report for

the LLO with a view to contributing to the Country Office wide mid-year and annual reports
    Provide technical and multi-sectoral support to the LLO in M&E and support all  data

related issues in the humanitarian program of the Office as the need arises
    Work with the state HMIS Officers in the states ministries of health to ensure routine

NHMIS data transmission from the PHC through the LGAs to the national level using

information technology packages as necessary
    Support the State HMIS officers and the LGA M&E Officers to coordinate the periodic LGA

M&E meetings to strengthen the data management and use processes at these levels.
    S/He would perform any other additional tasks assigned by the UNFPA Representative
    Work Relations
    Within the LLO, the M&E Analyst supports the Head of the LLO to facilitate the work of

consultants,  and experts hired to support the Office, establishes and maintains

collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bilateral

donor agencies including the civil society to address emerging issues.  S/he would

effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to

achieving UNFPA’s mandate. The M & E Analyst is a substantive contributor to the programme

team in the Office.
    Internal contacts include the Representative, Deputy Representative, Assistant

Representatives, and M&E Specialist in the Abuja Office, the Decentralized Offices in Kaduna

and Cross River, and other CO’s programme and finance team members. External contacts

include other UN agencies in-country, and counterparts and partners in Country programme

activities, including international NGOs, the Academia, amongst others.


Competencies
Core competences:

    Commitment to UNFPA's Values and Guiding Principles;
    Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management;
    Team Work/Communication/Self-Management
    Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making;
    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning


Functional Competencies:

    Results-based programme development and management approaches.
    Innovation and marketing of new
    Leveraging the resources of partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
    Advocacy/ advancing a policy oriented agenda
    Resource mobilization


Required Skills and Experience

    The ideal candidate must be a Nigerian National and should.
    Have a Master’s degree in public health, population, demography and/or other related

social science field, with specific training in principles and practice of monitoring and

evaluation including in humanitarian settings.  A first level university degree in

combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be acceptable in lieu of

the advanced university degree.
    Have a minimum of  three years post graduate professional experience in monitoring and

evaluation of Population and Reproductive Health programs.
    Have experience in data collection, management information system, and database

management;
    Have experience working with Government and the Civil Society would be an added

advantage
    Have working experience in the monitoring and evaluation of programme for development

will be an added advantage
    Excellent organizational skills coupled with an ability to reach consensus;
    Leverage to work with government officials and ability to maintain neutrality and

impartiality  among all stakeholders
    Fluency in spoken and written English Language is required.


United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to

participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary

organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). Candidates will be required

to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the

requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of

efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited

to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to

screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed,

or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human
rights law and international humanitarian law.

No fee
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process

(application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not

concern itself with information on applicant's bank accounts.
The United Nations 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.

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