Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Roster) , Multiple positions

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organisations. With over 6,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it. By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the UNOPS Geneva office (GVA) is part of the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR). The GVA manages a diversified portfolio of global and country specific Hosted Engagements (HE), funds, programs, and projects. The GVA services includes hosting, fund management, advisory services, project/program implementation, and procurement,financial and human resources support.

The purpose of this position is to establish a roster for a pool of approved monitoring and evaluation specialists on retainer contracts to be used as and when needed by the different portfolios/entities under the UNOPS Geneva Office.

1. Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
2. Planning, reviews and reporting 
3. Data Collection, Management & Use
4. Knowledge Management and Capacity building on M&E

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Political Science, International Relation, Public Health is required. 

• A Bachelor's degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

• A minimum of Five (5) years of relevant experience in Monitoring and evaluation, programme/project assessments, and/or programmes development and/or, including experience in more than one developing country is required. 

• Experience with large donors or international organizations is required.

• Experience in coordinating the delivery of advisory services or assessments and managing experts is required.

• Experience in the UN is a strong advantage.

• Proven experience in developing M&E framework and reporting tools is a strong advantage. 

• Experience working in a post-conflict environment is desirable.

• Fluency in English is required. 

• Working knowledge of French, Spanish or Russian language will be considered a distinct advantage.

Contract type:  Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Contract level: International ICA Level 2/ICS-10
Contract duration: Up to 100 days per year renewable subject to 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.