The Position:

The Programme Analyst on Monitoring and Evaluation assists in the analysis and assessment of relevant political, social, and economic trends, guiding and facilitating the delivery of UNFPA's programmes in Uzbekistan.

Under the direct guidance and supervision of the UNFPA Assistant Representative, the Programme Analyst on Monitoring and Evaluation is responsible for supporting the monitoring and evaluation activities of the country office and maintaining collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multilateral and bilateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues; and maintain collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff as well as administrative and operations team of the UNFPA Uzbekistan Country Office.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's new strategic plan (2022-2025), focuses on three transformative results:

(a) ending unmet need for family planning;

(b) ending preventable maternal death; and

(c) ending gender-based violence and harmful practices, including child, early and forced marriage.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire and deliver high-impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

You will support the effective monitoring and evaluation of UNFPA activities in line with the UNFPA Uzbekistan Country Programme Document (CPD) 2021 – 2025. Employing your monitoring and evaluation expertise, you will be responsible for the coordination and operationalization of results-oriented monitoring and evaluation. You will have a key role in improving the quality and results orientation of UNFPA-supported policy and programme interventions and in developing institutional and national capacity in monitoring and evaluation. You will work closely with the component leads and the entire country office team and national counterparts to ensure M&E aspects are well internalized and applied in line with the UNFPA Uzbekistan Country Programme Document for 2021 – 2025. You will participate actively in M&E mechanisms established as part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Uzbekistan.

You would be responsible for:

A. Facilitate and substantively contribute to the incorporation of monitoring and reporting into programme formulation: ● Coordinate the development of a Country Office M&E framework.

● Facilitate and substantively contribute to the development of monitoring indicators, monitoring calendars, and field monitoring plans and quality assurance processes, in line with UNFPA programme policies and procedures.

● Provide substantive inputs to country programme, annual work plan monitoring, reviews and reporting, ensuring right formats and indicators and results-based monitoring and evidence-based programme.

● Provide technical support to implementing partners in developing Performance Monitoring Frameworks (PMFs), systems and plans, and Baseline Surveys.

● Maintain monitoring and evaluation databases.

B. Provide substantive inputs to the monitoring and tracking of results against programme/country/regional level targets and UNFPA Strategic Plan:

● Provide technical support to the day-to-day monitoring activities

● Coordinate with Programme Team to ensure that data collection and analysis from field visits are coordinated and standardized across programmes.

● Monitor data from implementing partners/countries on a quarterly basis and provide substantive inputs to regular management briefs to inform decision-making.

● Visit implementing partners, along with the Programme Team, to support monitoring of results and planning processes as required.

● Monitor the spending of donor funds and other programme expenditures and disbursements.

● Draft the COs' Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.

C. Facilitate the reporting of results to internal (Senior Management) and external (Donors) audiences:

● Facilitate the process of the country office meeting internal and external reporting requirements and deadlines, including the annual reporting process.

● Draft donor and programme reports (both narrative and financial).

● Review progress reports submitted by implementing partners and provide feedback to improve the quality and timeliness of reporting.

● Collect and maintain data for country, regional and global corporate reports, mid-term reviews, and final evaluations.

● Represent UNFPA in UN Monitoring and Evaluation meetings and provide data for UN info as needed.

D. Provide technical support to the CO in the implementation of the UNFPA Evaluation Policy in the Country Office:

● Coordinate the implementation of UNFPA's Evaluation plan in the country office.

● Provide guidance to programme personnel on evaluations.

● Draft Terms of Reference for programme evaluations.

● Ensure communication between the CO and RO regarding Evaluations. E. Contribute to knowledge building and capacity building:

● Support UNFPA Representative to lead the UN Monitoring & Evaluation and Data group.

● Identify and disseminate good practices, lessons and knowledge.

● Contribute to the development of capacity development tools, including training materials and packages.

● Facilitate capacity-building opportunities for personnel and implementing partners in the region/ country in the areas of Results Based Management (RBM), Monitoring and Evaluation.

● Promote the awareness and understanding of the shared responsibility of monitoring and evaluation among all personnel through communication, training, learning and development activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

● Master's degree (or equivalent) in statistics, economics, public health, population demography and/or any other related social science discipline.

Knowledge and Experience:

● At least 2 years of relevant national/international working experience in the area of monitoring and reporting.

● Experience in results-based management and evidence-based programming is an asset.

● Experience in the United Nations, UNFPA and/or other multilateral organization, field work experience, are highly desirable.

● Experience in one of UNFPA transformative areas is an asset.

● Strong knowledge of programme formulation and implementation and Results Based Management.

● Good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, evaluation design, data collection and analysis, and reporting.

● Good knowledge of UN programme management systems.

● Ability to provide policy advice and support to implementing partners.

● Ability to interact with donors.

● Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports.

● Good analytical and report writing skills.

● Good planning, goal-setting, prioritization and organizational skills.

Languages:

● Fluency in English, Uzbek, and Russian is required.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity

• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system

• Embracing cultural diversity

• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,

• Being accountable,

• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,

• Thinking analytically and strategically,

• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

• Communicating for impact.

Functional Competencies:

● Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda,

● Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships,

● Delivering results-based programmes,

● Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization.

Managerial Competencies:

● Providing strategic focus,

● Engaging with internal/external partners and stakeholders,

● Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance,

● Making decisions and exercising judgment.

Important applicant information

The deadline for submission of the applications is the 9th of October 2023 COB Tashkent time.

All posts in the GS and NO categories are subject to local recruitment.

UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status

Workforce diversity

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity, and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY:

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