Background and Organizational Context
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Liberia just completed implementing the first phase of the Decentralization Programme in 2019. Results expected to accrue from the Liberia Decentralization Support Program (LDSP) Phase II (2020-2024) are inclusive governance, provision of basic services and allocation of authority and resources at the most appropriate levels of government. Centralization of governance has compromised popular participation in national decision-making and is causing inequities in access to basic social services and economic opportunities at local levels. This situation has kept most Liberians in abject poverty and at the margins of their own society. It has undermined citizen initiatives and ownership of development by local communities. Citizens in almost all communities in Liberia depend on, look up to, and expect the central government to address all their problems. To improve citizen participation and access to basic public services, particularly by the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, the LDSP Phase II will support the implementation of an innovative, information technology-enabled citizens’ feedback mechanism launched in 2019. The data from this mechanism will enable the design and implementation of a performance management system for the civil service, and inform planning, implementation and monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The LDSP Phase II (2020-2024) is designed to support and facilitate the implementation of the National Policy on Decentralization and Local Government (NPDLG). It is also meant to operationalize the newly gazetted Local Government Act (2018). The LDSP II deliberately targets decentralization of administrative and political governance in Liberia. The programme is implemented in tandem with the fiscal decentralization component implemented by the MFDP and is aligned to the peace building and reconciliation processes, Public Sector Reform Agenda, Civil Service Reform (CSR) and the Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD) - under Governance Pillar IV.
Under the overall guidance of the Project Manager, the M & E Analyst will ensure effective delivery of the LDSP Phase II Project by entering and managing data and supporting Project implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
The M & E Analyst works in close collaboration with the Government of Liberia Partners, operations, Project and projects’ staff in the CO and UNDP Headquarters (HQs) as required for resolving complex administrative and finance-related issues and exchange of information of the Liberia Decentralization Support Programme Phase II.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will be expected to:
Technical Support and Assistance
Provide technical leadership and support in three major areas: Long-term strategic plans and implementation with a view toward M&E requirements; Monitor the progress against stated results for country M&E plans, and the analysis of work plan implementation and objectives, including activities linking planning with regular progress reviews and resource allocations; Support monitoring, data collection and data and recommendations presented to decision-makers; Develop a comprehensive M&E plan and ensure project work plans and reports are submitted in a timely manner; Actively monitor implementation of the project work plan and advise on corrective actions to be taken to ensure programme delivery stays on track; Support the conduct of regular perception surveys to establish the extent to which stakeholders, including responsible parties, civil society community groups and organizations, are engaged with implementation; Provide technical assistance to institutional counterparts on an ongoing basis to further develop partners, and other actors’ capacities and ensure that critical M&E milestones are met; Ensure proper information-sharing, cooperation and reporting to other development actors, including the UNCT and the donor; Support the establishment of stronger working relations between multi-sectoral institutions to ensure greater coordination and cooperation and results-based reporting including evidence-based decision making and implementation.Programme Delivery and Implementation
Support the collection of available data with a view to tracking the effectiveness of existing investments and identifying areas in which additional efforts are needed; Undertake regular M&E assessments of all activities and interventions (data collection and analysis, field visits, focus group discussions, spot-checks etc.); Support the Project Manager in programme coordination functions, including budget and finance management, work planning, procurement, recruitment, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.Coordination and Cooperation
Ensure that the programme activities are closely coordinated with all stakeholders - both national and international - and that a high level of collaboration and cooperation is in place at all levels; Build partnerships with local and international CSOs throughout programme implementation; Ensure adequate visibility and awareness concerning programme implementation and conduct and support resource mobilization efforts for the programme; Contribute to UN global knowledge networks and communities of practice regularly.Institutional Arrangement
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Project Coordinator, the Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of monitoring and evaluation across all outcomes of the project.
Core competencies
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline; Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements; Learn Continuously: Level 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback; Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible; Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident; Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships; Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination;Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need;This vacancy is archived.