Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Officer

1. UAMCO Portfolio  level Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Responsibilities 

2. Program/ project Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

3. Communication and Knowledge Management 

4. Capacity building on M&E 

• Define and introduce UAMCO’s M&E approach to all projects and programme stakeholders. 

• Put a robust M&E system that is aligned with UNOPS' corporate M&E standards and guidelines.

• Coordinate and oversee the development, piloting and maintenance of databases and dashboards to accurately track data from various interventions across program activities.  

• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of data back-up and retrieval systems.

• Develop performance metrics, collect and analyze key data to support timely and informed decision-making by UAMCO management; 

• Support the documentation of challenges, lessons learnt and recommendations to inform future learning and organizational development. 

• Lead or support the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for procured services, including baseline surveys, mid-term reviews, end-of-project evaluations, annual reviews, and related reporting requirements.

• Lead the training and capacity development of programme and project staff, with a primary focus on Monitoring and Evaluation.

• Take minutes, manage records and documentation, and ensure accurate and organized documentation management

• Support various external and internal assessments, evaluations, and data requests.

• Coordinate the development of project logical frameworks, including the hierarchy of objectives, indicators, means of verification, assumptions, and risks. Provide strategic advice during project design to enable effective and comprehensive monitoring and measurement of project achievements.

• Ensure that sufficient resources are allocated for the defined M&E scope of work.

• Establish an M&E system that includes clear guidelines, implementation arrangements, and an M&E plan aligned with the project’s logical framework, financing agreement, and implementation plan.

• Design and implement data collection tools and methodologies (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, site visits) to gather data on project activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact.

• Document lessons learned, good practices, and innovations to support continuous improvement in project implementation.

• In coordination with the Head of Program, PMO, and Project Managers, develop an evaluation framework to measure project outcomes and impact. Prepare Terms of Reference (ToRs) for baseline, midline, and endline studies, as well as annual reviews and associated reporting requirements.

• Provide guidance to project teams and coordinate with Project Managers to ensure understanding of and compliance with reporting standards.

• Support the recruitment of M&E personnel at both UAMCO and field office levels, including field enumerators, as necessary.

• Integrate knowledge management into the overall M&E framework, including the systematic recording and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices.

• Contribute to knowledge building and the dissemination of lessons learned across UAMCO’s projects and programmes.

• Work closely with the Communications Unit to support the development of periodic publications, such as annual reports, monthly newsletters, and other communication and marketing materials.

• Actively engage with project and programme personnel to share case studies, lessons learned, and best practices.

• Support Engagement Developers in incorporating lessons learned from previous experiences into the design of new projects.

• Collaborate with the Communications Unit to disseminate evidence of project and programme impact to donors, partners, and beneficiaries.

• Develop a comprehensive M&E capacity-building plan for UAMCO and lead its implementation across Ukraine and Moldova.

• Provide training and technical assistance to project staff on M&E tools, processes, and dashboards.

• Conduct regular capacity assessments to identify gaps and training needs within project teams.

• Train project staff on the use of dashboards, databases, OneUNOPS Collect, or any other M&E platforms used for data management.

• Mentor and coach project personnel, including field-level M&E teams, on M&E concepts, tools, and methodologies.

a. Education 

• A Master’s Degree in Management, Development Studies, Social Science, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, or equivalent is required. 
• A Bachelor’s Degree in  Management, Development Studies, Social Science, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, or equivalent with additional two (2) years of relevant experience can be accepted in lieu of a Master’s Degree.

b. Work Experience 

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is required; additional years may be required depending on academic qualifications.
• Strong experience with data management tools and information management systems is an added advantage.
• Experience working in emergency settings or conflict-affected areas is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework or requirements of major donors is considered an asset.

• Fluency in English (read, write and speak) is required
• Fluency in Ukrainian (read, write and speak) is required

• Capacity building /training 2 years required 
• Data analysis and reporting 2 years required

This is a local position, therefore only candidates with Ukrainian nationality or valid resident permit are eligible to apply.

Contract type: Local ICA
Contract level: Local ICA  Specialist - LICA9
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.