Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Jobs in Uganda Pulse Lab Kampala (United Nations)

Under the guidance of the Pulse Lab Manager and in collaboration with the team, the consultant will support the Lab to: 1. Yield innovative approaches to achieve the Global Goals with innovative monitoring and evaluation systems and 2. Support the monitoring and evaluation of progress towards the goals with data innovation projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides technical support to the team at the Lab to ensure that monitoring systems are in place for the Lab’s projects and key annual programme indicators are tracked, analysed and provided; Provides technical support for implementing results-based management capacity building for the team at the Lab; Provides technical support to the team at the Lab and partners on data innovation for monitoring and evaluation of programmes under the UN Development Assistant Framework (UNDAF) and National Development Plans (NDPII); Supports knowledge management functions including documentation of good practices and lessons learned for the work of the Lab; Supports the development of user design interfaces for projects in dialogue with the team at Pulse Lab and partners; Provides inputs to reports for documenting initiatives in the region using Big Data to monitor Global Goals; Supports organization of training and on the job training sessions with partners to promote the use of Big Data and data innovation to support monitoring and evaluation; Proposes strategies to develop new monitoring and evaluation frameworks with data innovation; Supports the identification of opportunities to monitor humanitarian and development programmes with Big Data and data innovation; Formulates proposals for innovative evaluations using Big Data and data innovation with partners. Expected deliverables Monitoring systems in place for the Lab’s projects and key annual programme indicators tracked, analysed and provided; Support knowledge management functions including documentation of good practices and lessons learned for the work of the Lab; Training partners to promote the use of Big Data and data innovation to support monitoring and evaluation; Provide proposals for innovative evaluations using Big Data and data innovation with partners.

Competencies

Communication:  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork:  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning & Organizing:  Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently; Is able to meet tight deadlines and to work under pressure. Client orientation: Constructive approach to resolution of problems and dedication to providing timely support. Technological Awareness: Strong interest in digital data landscape and emerging discipline of Big Data for Development. Core skills: Excellent oral and written skills; Excellent communication skills, organized (dealing with many stakeholders); Planning/organizational skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: MSc in Monitoring and Evaluation of Development projects/humanitarian assistance; A combination of a first degree and relevant experience may be accepted; Bachelor on social sciences, economics, computer science or related field. Experience: At least five (5) years of professional experience as programme manager in development programmes or humanitarian assistance in Africa; Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation of development programmes or humanitarian assistance. Language Requirements: Excellent command of English. Price proposal and schedule of Payments: The consultant will be paid per working day; Payment will be made upon submission of monthly invoices, specifying the number of working days spent on each approved case, and providing documentation to support pre-approved expenses. Evaluation of Proposals (Method and Criteria): Individual Consultants will be evaluated based on the Cumulative Analysis methodology. The ranking of the Project Coordinator shall be made based on proposals that are: Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and Having received the highest score out of set of weighted technical criteria and financial criteria as per below weightages (technical-financial): 70%-30%. Financial score shall be computed as a ratio of the proposal being evaluated and the lowest priced proposal received by UNDP for the assignment. Technical Criteria for Evaluation (Maximum 70 points): Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: Relevant education and training (MSC in Monitoring and Evaluation) - Maximum Points 15; Relevant work experience of at least five years as Programme Manager in development programmes or humanitarian assistance in Africa - Maximum Points: 30; Demonstrated knowledge of monitoring and evaluation of development programmes or humanitarian assistance - Maximum Points: 10; Proficiency in English - Maximum Points: 5; Methodology and understanding of assignment – Maximum Points: 10. Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation (30%). Deadline:  May 12th 2016  http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=66002