Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

UNOPS is the Fund Manager for the Three Millennium Development Goal (3MDG) Fund, a multi donor fund supported by the United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, the European Union, Sweden, Switzerland and the USA. The Fund was established in 2012 to provide support for health needs in Myanmar. The three components of the 3MDG Fund are:

1. Maternal, Newborn and Child Health care. Increasing the availability and accessibility of essential services;
2. HIV, TB and Malaria. Support for specific interventions for populations and areas not supported by the Global Fund;
3. Health systems strengthening.

The detailed programme description is outlined in 3MDG Fund Description of Action, available on the www.3MDG.org website. The Three Millennium Development Goal Fund is a US $271 million investment in health in Myanmar. The programme represents a fundamental shift in terms of engagement with the Government of Myanmar.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Under the overall supervision of the 3MDG Fund Director, under the direct supervision of the Monitoring an Evaluation Officer, the incumbent of the post will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Provide technical inputs into the design and implementation of 3DMG monitoring and evaluation system, policies, tools, processes relating to HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria.

2. In consultation with Public Health Officers, develop implementing partner (IP) M&E activities, targets, work-plan and log frames.

3.Monitor and analyse IP performance, and propose any initiative that may be necessary, including termination of, or adjustments to actions to ensure compliance with Fund policy and priorities.

a. Review/clearance of technical and financial reports of IPs, focusing on data quality and M&E activity implementation. 

4. Oversee data collection, data entry and analysis processes to measure progress and achievements according to the M&E plan.

5. Conduct regular field visits and Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQA) to ensure that reported data is accurate and in line with HIV, TB and Malaria standard indicators, grant work plans, partner log frames and the 3MDG Log Frame.

6. Ensure RDQA data are analysed and ensure effective feedback and follow-up is provided.

7. Provide on-site coaching to project staff and project partners regarding data collection, accuracy and analysis to ensure RDQA action plans are implemented.

8. Contribute to the maintenance of databases of all 3MDG-funded projects.

9. Build capacity of local counterparts in community level monitoring and evaluation efforts.

10.Support the implementation of Beneficiary Accountability and Community Feedback monitoring for HIV, TB and Malaria grants.

11.Coordinate gender and rights based analysis and research by working closely with subject matter experts to design data collection and reporting methods and presentations of results.

12. Support evaluations that are impartial, independent and credible:

a. Assess quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis tools, techniques and approaches, IP evaluation budgets and work plans;

13. Support the 3MDG Evaluations Group to implement evaluations and other special studies as required.

14. Engagement with and strengthening of Technical Strategy Groups’ M&E working groups.

15. Attend all relevant technical meetings and maintain contact with all stakeholders, whether in Yangon or in the field.

16. Organize meetings, workshops and other discussion forums to establish a dialogue on monitoring and evaluation results (recommendations/ lessons learned) and issues.

17.Contribute to reports, analyse findings and assist in the development of recommendations.

18.Ensure accurate and timely information is available to senior management and the Communications team, as well as to support result-based reporting (RBR) as necessary.

19.Maintain detailed knowledge of all relevant issues impacting his/her field of Monitoring & Evaluation. 

20.Conduct other duties as assigned.

Education

• Master's degree in public health, statistics or other related field relevant to the above duties. A Bachelor degree with 2 years  relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience relevant to the above duties and responsibilities may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.

Experience

• A minimum 2 years of relevant experience working with health and/or evaluation projects or at least
• Successful development and implementation of an M&E system at programme level.
• Advanced knowledge of tuberculosis and malaria, particularly from data perspective, is highly desirable.
• Previous involvement with and knowledge of relevant government policies, Non-Governmental Organisations and civil society.
• Demonstrates computer and information technology literacy, including demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access, ability to type in Burmese,

Language requirements

• Fluency in both written and spoken Myanmar language and English is required.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to lead implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects,
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change
• Excellent conceptual and analytical abilities and an analytic approach to information management.

Management and Leadership

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, creation of new approaches.
• Demonstrated drive for continuous improvement and incorporation of lessons learned and best practices into business process routines
• Demonstration of professional behaviour and personal ethics, transparency and openness to encourage respect and similar behaviour from colleagues in the workplace

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Shares knowledge and experience
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice  Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Contract type:             Local Individual Contractor Agreement 

Contract level:             LICA 9

Contract duration:       15 March - 31 December 2017