Functions / Key Results Expected
• Summary of Key Functions:
• Provide technical support to the SDGCC Project team and various departments
• Coordinate with various internal & external stakeholders
• Generate reports for effective management and accountability
• Capacity Building & Training of staff
Under the supervision of the SDGCC Project Head, Punjab, the incumbent will –
1. Provide technical support to the SDGCC Project team and various departments in the government to Design and operationalize an integrated monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system based on the SDG VISION 2030 document and in line with the SDG indicators approved by MoSPI:
• Develop a framework for SDG monitoring and data management system for collecting, validating and analyzing data on progress of SDGs
• Create the State Indicator Framework for SDGCC
• Identify, appoint and manage the technology consultant to use innovative technologies and to develop an SDG Dashboard and mobile applications to build a robust institutional structure for conducting regular monitoring of SDGs
• Developing results monitoring frameworks, including establishing baselines and setting targets as per directions given by government
• Develop capacity of line departments for more responsive and accountable governance, through IT based tools.
2. Coordinate with various internal & external stakeholders for effective monitoring of progress against targets set in the SDG VISION 2030 DOCUMENT:
• Responsible for coordinating with the various departments, SDG wise, to help them collect data and use the same for effective monitoring of progress on SDGs
• Coordination with agencies involved in the process, including Government of Punjab, UN Agencies, NITI Aayog, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), and technical agencies and collaboration with UNDP CO.
3. Generate reports for effective management and accountability:
• Identify qualitative and quantitative data sources and set up mechanisms for timely and quality data reporting as well as capturing lessons learnt
• Generate high quality monitoring reports using data analytics, at agreed intervals, including on specific themes that help review progress and programme strategy
• Ensure preparation and dissemination of knowledge products.
4. Capacity Building & Training of staff:
• Manage a team of Division / District based Data Coordinators and Data Operators in establishing simple processes and capacity building at the District Office level for collecting quality data for management and accountability in line with SDG VISION 2030 Document
• Deliver M&E related training to above mentioned staff members and other nodal officers of the government
• Performing other duties within the purview of the programme and any related activities as assigned by the SDGCC Project Head, UNDP
Supervisor: SDGCC Project Head, UNDP Punjab
Functional Competencies
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to produce high quality reports and knowledge products
• In-depth knowledge on development issues
• Preferably knowledge of SDGs
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
• Ability to work independently with limited instruction
• Ability to identify problems and to propose solutions
• Results-orientation and ability to develop strategic approaches
• Team player
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Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable for 2 more years based on performance and funds availability)
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