Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Job ID/Title :Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Application Deadline:03-Nov-13
Duty Station :Jerusalem
Type of Contract :Service Contract
Languages Required :Arabic, English,
Duration of Initial Contract :6 Months
Expected Duration of Assignment :2 Years with Possible extension

Background:
UNDP/PAPP has been designated to assume the role of Principal Recipient (PR) for the Global Fund to Fight HIV and AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) grants in the West Bank and Gaza. In its role as PR, UNDP is responsible for the financial and programmatic management and monitoring of the GFATM grants, as well as for the procurement of health and non-heath products. In all areas of implementation, it provides capacity development services to sub-recipients (SRs) and implementing partners. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is a core and critical function of the PR’s responsibilities. Through its M&E interventions, the PR seeks to achieve the following objectives: a.to closely monitor and evaluate all processes, outputs, outcomes and impacts of the programmes; b.to strengthen systems that inform decision-making, and enhance programme learning and improvements; c.to promote accountability for resource use; and d.to document, provide feedback on, and disseminate lessons learned to partners. The PR seeks to achieve these objectives by collaborating closely with all relevant partners of the grants, including the GFATM Secretariat, the Local Fund Agent and Sub-Recipients of the grants, including national partners, notably the Ministry of Health.

Description of Responsibilities:
the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
-Act as overall M&E focal point for all new programmatic policies on HIV and Tuberculosis, and related health issues, and inform relevant stakeholders and decision-makers accordingly
-Contribute to the development (and revisions) of corporate M&E plans
-Provide relevant technical assistance to PR and partners on M&E issues
-Assist in knowledge-building and dissemination of lessons learned to national counterparts and other relevant partners Programmatic M&E

Responsibilities:
-Working closely with all partners in the West Bank and Gaza to collect and analyse relevant programmatic progress data and facilitate the periodic review of such data
-Provide technical support and training, as appropriate, to relevant partners to strengthen M&E systems for programmes
-Review periodic reports from SRs, provide appropriate feedback and comments to the SRs and, in collaboration with the PR-Team, prepare consolidated progress updates for onwards submission to GFATM
-Develop/Revise M&E plans and undertake regular monitoring •Assist in the development/revision of strategies, frameworks and plans to ensure appropriate M&E requirements of the programmes are met •Working closing with the Procurement and Supply Chain Management Officer to develop PSM M&E plans and systems •Provide timely advise to the GFATM Programme Management Adviser and identify potential implementation challenges and bottlenecks
-Facilitate the implementation of programme evaluations and audits •Provide support to the grant closure process
-Contribute to developing new programmes and activities •Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the Programme Management Advisor

Impact of Results:
The key expected output of incumbent’s services is the timely and qualified delivery of the services to the GFATM-supported activities, as per the approved targets, budget and implementation plan. This will impact on the overall efficiency in programme and success in implementation of programme strategies. Accurate analysis and presentation of information enhances UNDP position as a strong development partner. The information provided facilitates decision-making of the management.

Competencies :
Corporate Competencies:
-Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values
-Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Functional

Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning
-Shares knowledge and experience
-Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills Development and Operational Effectiveness
-Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
-Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems
-Good knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit Leadership and Self-Management •Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
-Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude •Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure •Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Qualifications :
Education:
-A bachelor’s degree in public health/health sciences, sociology, management or any related field

Experience:
-Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in development issues, including in the area of programme and results-based management
-Skills in quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation methods and a basic understanding of health related issues
-Good understanding of routine health information systems, and literacy in management information systems
-Knowledge of the health sector in the State of Palestine
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment
-Ability to work with local counterparts in building their capacity Language

Requirements:
-Fluency in Arabic and English is a requirement
-Excellent writing and communication skills Other

Requirements:
-Full computer literacy
-The M&E Officer will be required to regularly travel to implementation sites, including the West Bank and Gaza, for the purpose of monitoring activities

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