Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist

About the jobApplication period 26-Dec-2024 to 08-Jan-2025Functional Responsibilities:The Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning Specialist will be responsible for the below listed responsibilities. Strategic perspective and M&E plan development Lead the development and delivery of a functioning monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, which will be coherent with project documents, project appraisal documents, project operations manual, UNOPS Project Proposal and the Project M&E Implementation Plan and in line with M & E guidelines Design, develop, pilot and roll out M&E plans for the projects in close consultation with the project managers and with donors and UNOPS guidelines; Impact of Results: The Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning Specialist directly impacts on achievement of Portfolio Programme and Project results by assisting the Head of Programme, PMO Team Leader, Project Executives and Project Managers to design of M&E systems in line with the Horn of Africa MCO’s vision and corporate policies and systems.This consequently reinforces the visibility and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project servicesEducation/Experience/Language requirements:Education An Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Qualitative Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business administration, Public administration, Public health, International relations, Development studies, Social Sciences or related field is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Qualitative Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public health, International relations, Development Studies, Social sciences or related field with a combination of an additional two (2) years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above. Work ExperienceMinimum of five (5) years’ of relevant experience in design, development and/or implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems in humanitarian programing is required. A minimum of five (5) years experience in dashboard and MIS design and implementation is required A minimum of five (5) years experience in an online data collection system is required. A minimum of five (5) years experience in data analysis and management is required. Experience in management/oversight/support of various implementing partners in donor funded programmes is an added advantage;  Experience in providing monitoring and evaluation of multi partner programmes is an added advantage. Strong ICT background required including understanding of programming and SQL is desirable Experience working with national governments, capacity building, knowledge management and experience with major donors/ Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) is an added advantage; Experience in disaster risk management and evidence based data and information is an added advantage; Prior experience in the UN system is an added advantage; LanguageFluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.Fluency in spoken, written and reading Amharic is required.Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.