The United Nations {UN} Multi-sectoral seeks for a Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (M&E Manager) for our recent multi-million regional projects. The M&E Manager will report directly to the Program Director and will work closely with the M&E Director and team. The M&E Manager will provide oversight to coordinate the monitoring of the program/project and ensure key activities are being implemented efficiently to measure the program’s outcomes (including qualitative and quantitative assessments) and ultimately achieve the intended results. S/he will lead the analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and for areas of improvement. S/he will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidate program reports and promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt. The M&E Manager will work in close partnership with UN project staff, partner organizations, and government (national and decentralized) for all M&E activities, strengthening capacity where needed. M&E is a cross-sectoral career where you can work in health, education, law and governance, human rights, youth-focused programing, and agriculture, amongst other focus areas. In-job training is applicable for this role.
Position:Â Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager
Duties and Accountabilities:
- Lead the project’s overall M&E efforts, including the design and oversight of a strong M&E plan and Performance Management Plan (PMP).
- In coordination with stakeholders, draft/prepare M&E plans and associated M&E templates.
- Support in the collection and monitoring of all M&E activities under the project, including reviewing data collection tools, supervising and/or conducting reports from fieldwork, conducting data analysis, and carrying out interpretation of findings.
- Identify and train staff on appropriate relevant indicators in line with UN, international, and national M&E standards.
- Oversee the projects/program’s robust learning component, including providing technical assistance for any evaluations.
- Conduct routine data quality assurance processes to maintain adequate quality control in all aspects of M&E, from data collection to results reporting.
- Review partner’s progress reports, in collaboration with program managers, and provide feedback to the partners based on their performance.
- Ensure on-time, accurate, and quality reporting according to the cooperative agreement.
- Prepare semi-annual and annual reports and draft quarterly project reports in close collaboration with project staff.
- Build capacity of local stakeholders and project staff in relevant M&E topics, including data dissemination and use for program improvement.
- Build capacity at project sites and support them to effectively introduce and maintain the project M&E systems and processes.
- Participate in relevant M&E technical working groups and coordinating bodies; work with relevant ministries on project-linked M&E, as appropriate.
- Prepare or support routine reports, abstracts, presentations, brochures, project summary sheets, newsletters, etc.;
- Present at conferences or meetings when required.
Selection Criteria
Education
- Minimum Master’s degree in statistics, economics, demography, development planning, public health, business, law, engineering, agriculture, social sciences, finance, education or a similar field.
- A Bachelor’s degree in combination with 5 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the Master’s degree.
Experience:
- At least five years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in public, corporate or any major social sector program.
- In-depth knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques and methodologies, including conducting operational research, household surveys, and qualitative evaluations, as well as data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
- Significant experience in providing field-based technical assistance about M&E and learning in low-resource countries preferred.
- Knowledge of M&E approaches and indicators for one or more project areas.
- Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing M&E systems (including databases) that track performance as per the objectives of the project.
- Excellent interpersonal, consensus building and negotiating skills are essential.
- Analysis and data management skills, as well as demonstrated analytical skills, and experience in identifying and evaluating best practices and state-of-the-art approaches to be utilized by the project.
- Mastery of statistical databases, analysis tools, and statistical software (Strata, SPSS, etc.) required, as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team.
- Experience developing and delivering high-quality, on-time donor reports in accordance with cooperative agreement regulations.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English or French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment:
Qualified applicants may be evaluated through a UN competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods.
Position:Â Administrative Analyst
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides support in the implementation of the secretariat’s operational strategies, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Ensure full compliance of the secretariat administrative activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies; advise senior management on the procedures’ compliance.
- Preparation of the annual results-oriented work plans for the Common premises management.
- Ensures effective and efficient provision of administrative and logistical support services, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Coordination and supervision of cleaning support staff, general services, building management, and drivers logistics.
- Presentation of thoroughly researched information for planning of financial resources for administrative services.
- Maintenance of protocol matters, registration of staff, coordination with central/regional/local authorities on space and other administrative matters.
- Quality assurance of and preparation of correspondence, directives, interoffice memo and other official communication on behalf of senior management.
- Ensures proper common premises/services management focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Maintenance of common services/office space management to ensure integrated activities on common services.
- Liaison with the space management company on a variety of administrative issues.
- Planning and tracking of common services budget and Agency contributions to the common services account.
- Supervision of drivers and coordination of maintenance of the office cars:
- Acts as driver’s dispatch in the office. Coordinates activities between drivers, management, and other staff members on a daily basis through the driver booking system. Keep track of drivers’ activities and availability of vehicles.
- Supervises drivers and prepares monthly reports of fuel invoices through automatic report creation.
- Ensures Knowledge sharing in the secretariat focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Facilitate collection and analysis of data on skill gaps and needs to enhance staff knowledge and capacities including in relation to corporate procedures, policies and POPP.
- Facilitate organization staff gatherings retreats.
- Facilitate developing an inclusive culture within the team.
- Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
- The Administrative Analyst supervises and leads the staff of the administration unit.
Key Competencies
Core Competencies
- Scale up solutions and simplify processes, balancing speed and accuracy in doing work.
- Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking.
- Go outside your comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning.
- Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, and involve others in the change process.
- Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously.
- facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships.
- People Management Competencies
- UN People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.
- Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies
- Building, facilities & office space management; Knowledge and ability to facilitate the renovation and upgrade of offices.
- Inventory management; ensure sufficient inventory items are available for use.
- Management of shipments; Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and processes related to management of shipments.
- System Thinking; Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgment to understand how interrelated elements coexist
- Portfolio Management; Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity.
- Effective Decision Making; Ability to make decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources.
- Vehicle Management; Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management.
Required Skills and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree or equivalent in business or public administration/management, law, social sciences, finance or similar.
- A Bachelor’s degree in combination with 3 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the Master’s degree.
Experience:
- Up to 2 years (with a Master’s degree) or 3 years (with a Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing administration and/or program support services.
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages is required.
- Experience in working with UN agencies and international organizations is an asset.
- Experience in maintenance of office space management is an asset.
- Experience in protocol matters, registration of staff, coordination with local authority on space and other administrative matters is desirable.
- Experience in coordination and organization of shipments and customs clearance, insurance, space management, and procurement of supplies for the office is desirable.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English or French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment:
Qualified applicants may be evaluated through a UN competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods.
Position:Â Project and Civil Engineer
Overview of position
- In light of the reduced or even absent provision of public services, communities have been affected by disease & environmental degradation. Physical damage to infrastructure & the lack of functionality in one sector often spill over into other sectors with significant consequences on both the access to & quality of services, which are often interrelated.
- We ensure and support the successful implementation of United Nations peace-building, humanitarian & development projects around the world. The mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments & other partners to manage projects, infrastructure & procurement in a sustainable & efficient manner.
- Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, their vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing their partners’ expectations.
- A flexible structure & global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners’ needs while offering the benefits of economies of scale.
- The United Nations is also undertaking a multi-sectoral engagement aimed at restoring urban services mainly in energy, urban roads, Water and sanitation (WASH), and municipality services.
Role objectives
Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the Projects/Civil Engineer will give his / her technical expertise as required to lead the technical supervision & construction monitoring of rehabilitation works including the calculation of quantities. Travel will be expected to remote sites. Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks. The tasks would involve but not limited to:
- The Civil Engineer shall be responsible for the progress control & quality control of construction works. S/He will be responsible for the supervision of all works of the contractor & thereby ensure onsite quality control of construction works
- Review & analyze existing documents.
- Review & analyze investigation reports.
- Supervise Site Engineers.
- Calculate quantities.
- Liaise with technical, procurement colleagues & client and funding representatives as required.
- Monitor implementation progress to ensure quality, safety & efficiency.
Duties and Accountabilities
Technical tasks:
- Implement approved work packages (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the Project Managers.
- Manage the production of the required products, taking responsibility for overall progress & use of resources
- Liaise with any external suppliers or Account Managers.
- Review contractor’s method statements, and safeguards requirements & monitor compliance.
- Prepare & review progress reports that address specific clients & stakeholder requirements.
- Work closely with other technical professionals & contractors in the planning of work, and scheduling of tasks.
- Manage & review product quality & ensure products are accepted.
- Monitor & evaluate the performance of service providers.
- Ensure the documents prepared meet the quality standard requirements.
- Responsible for the timely delivery of the expected outputs
- Develop specifications, procedures & QA / QC protocols when required.
- Carry out site inspections & assessments as required.
- Prepare the variation orders of the contractors if found.
- Well knowledge of project management & closure.
- Coordination, delivery & performance:
- Responsible for day-to-day coordination with the contractors & suppliers according to the needs & requirements on site.
- Inspects & reports on contractor’s works in progress ensuring that the contractor meets our client’s quality standards.
- Provide support & guidance to the contractor & assist in resolving site problems, as necessary.
- Responsible for supervision of technical staff & consultants assigned to the project & the assignment & monitoring of duties during the progress of works.
- Embed sustainability dimensions including social & gender inclusion, as well as Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) aspects into the project Governance, monitoring & reporting:
- Coordinate with governmental authorities & other stakeholders to facilitate the implementation & handover the project activities.
- Liaising with the national authorities in the governorates & collecting data/field information in support of our client’s projects.
- Check contractors’ & suppliers set out & works, including compliance with contract specifications & ensure that contractors & suppliers comply with their work plans.
- Attend daily the project site(s) in order to monitor the progress of works, identify the existing problems & provide appropriate solutions.
- Responsible for the preparation of progress reports on construction activities, according to the agreed timeframe.
- Assess & report on the project closing plans, achieving of cost & progress report & hand over all related reports to the Project Manager.
- Evaluate & assess work schedules & programs, including the comparison with the schedule baselines.
- Assess the work activities of the contractor(s), measure completed work & make recommendations.
Personnel management:
- Lead & motivate the teams under his / her supervision by encouraging members to work together as a team.
- Ensure that behavioral expectations of team members are established.
- Ensure that performance reviews are conducted
- Identify outstanding staff & bring them to the attention of the supervisor.
- Have a thorough understanding of our client’s personnel contract modalities (including ICA & staff).
- Ensure safety & security for all personnel & comply with UN DSS standards.
- Travel to remote sites is required.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- A Master´s degree or equivalent in architecture, or civil engineering is required.
- A Bachelor’s degree in architecture or civil engineering in combination with an additional 5 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of a Master´s degree.
Experience:
- Up to 2 years (with a Master´s degree) or a minimum 5 years (with a Bachelor´s degree) of relevant experience in infrastructure project implementation, in particular in works monitoring in the fields of:
- Construction Engineering, including structural design engineering; and/or
- Architectural Engineering.
Required Skills:
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling ethical standards.
- Excellent information technology skills, including word processing, database applications, presentation software, and the Internet.
- Ability to work under very tight deadlines.
- Evidence of ability to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in the team.
- Ability to deliver when working under pressure and within changing circumstances.
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
- Responsible, communicative, well-organized, team-oriented person.
- Excellent oral & written communication skills.
Desired Skills:
- Work experience in international organizations and/or government institutions would be an asset.
- Work experience in development of technical documentation and construction works monitoring would be an asset
- Experience in monitoring and reporting on designing, technical control and supervision of work.
- Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.
- Ability to demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
- Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to critical feedback.
- Ability to summarize and systematize complex information.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team management experience is desired for this role.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English or French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment:
Qualified applicants may be evaluated through a UN competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods.
Position:Â Procurement and Logistics Manager
Functional Responsibilities
1. Leads the development and implementation of procurement and contracting strategies for goods, services and works, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Appropriate application of United Nations procurement governance framework (rules, regulations, policies and tools) in Business Unit and Project operations.
- Provision of supply-market intelligence and analysis.
- Procurement strategies, approaches and plans designed and implemented according to cost reduction and saving strategies, applying:
- Expertise in market intelligence matched to business requirements;
- Optimal Stakeholder management principles;
- Sustainability criteria;
- Appropriate work processes for individual cases.
2. Manage and guide procurement processes for the acquisition of goods, services and the construction of works for the Business Unit, focusing on the achievement of the following results, in compliance with the official procurement policies, rules, regulations and procedures:
- Sustainability embedded in the procurement process.
- Appropriate procurement modalities and instruments applied (e-sourcing, procurement and Rosters of Suppliers) based on individual case requirements.
- Creation, implementation and oversight of proper monitoring and control of procurement processes in Business Units and projects.
3. Ensure introduction and implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Creation, development and management of rosters of suppliers, elaboration of supplier selection and evaluation, quality and performance measurement mechanisms.
- Ensures that the e-sourcing tools are used in accordance with PG goals and standards in this area.
4. Team Management
- • Facilitate the engagement and provision of high quality results and services of the team supervised through effective recruitment, work planning, induction, coaching, and promotion.
- Provide oversight, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices.
- Lead and motivate the procurement team, ensuring that behavioral expectations are established and performance reviews are conducted fairly, accurately and timely.
- Support on-boarding of new procurement personnel, including planning and supporting capacity development
5. Knowledge building and Knowledge sharing.
- Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for Business Unit personnel on Procurement-related topics.
- Lead and conduct initiatives on capacity development and knowledge building for procurement personnel.
- Key Competencies & Requirements
- Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, and thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.
- Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same.
- Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
- Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.
- Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others
- Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.
- Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first
- Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal.
- Open to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements.
- Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
- Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
- An Advanced Degree preferably in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field is required.
- A First University degree in combination with a minimum of seven (7) years’ qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A Chartered Institute of Supply and Management (CIPS) or similar international Certification, is desirable.
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in advising on procurement, implementing policies and procedures and delivery for complex environments, programs and services. OR 3 years of national experience, OR + 2 years of international experience in the above-mentioned functions is required.
- Experience in the usage of computers and Google Suite or office software packages.
- Experience in working with the UN and/or multinational company or progressive company is required.
- Experience in working with a range of stakeholders in developing and developed countries is desirable.
- Experience with infrastructure-related procurement processes is highly desirable.
- Personnel supervisory experience in procurement is highly desirable.
- Experience in and knowledge of UN/international Procurement Rules and Regulations is highly desirable.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English or French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment:
Qualified applicants may be evaluated through a UN competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods
How to apply
Interested and Qualified candidates who fulfill the above requirements are invited to send your application to email
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