Monitoring and Evaluation – Consultant

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation – Consultant

Organization: UNESCO

Parent Sector : Field Office

Duty Station: Doha, Qatar

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Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31-07-2023 

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

In June 2022, the EU and UNESCO signed a new partnership agreement for the employment of youth and women through heritage and culture in Yemen. The overall aim of the project is to contribute to improving livelihood opportunities for women and youth in Yemen through the creation of employment opportunities in heritage rehabilitation and the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI). Employment opportunities will be generated through the rehabilitation of historic urban centers in different governorates, and support to small and medium enterprises and CSOs active in various sectors of the CCI.

By creating jobs in the rehabilitation of built cultural heritage and the CCI, the proposed intervention will reach young people and contribute to peacebuilding. The youth are societal actors that have the potential to engage in and lead actions that promote peace and sustainable development in their communities. Through the promotion of arts and culture, the project will play an important role in restoring cultural identity, contributing to peacebuilding and recovery, as well as rebuild trust in local communities.

The specific objectives of the project, include:

-           (i) to provide economic relief to local women and youth in communities through cash-for-work schemes, supporting at least 6.000 vulnerable low-income youth employed in cultural heritage rehabilitation in urban and rural areas across different Governorates.

-           (ii) to support sustainable cultural entrepreneurship, building the professional capacities of CSOs, providing employment opportunities for 800 youth and engaging more than 2000 young culture practitioners in cultural activities, while also reinforcing social cohesion and dialogue.

-           (iii) to raise awareness on the untapped role of youth for heritage protection and employment in the CCI, as a confidence-building measure for peacebuilding.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for the design, coordination, and initial implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the project. He/she will develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative data gathered through the project.

Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO GCC and Yemen Office, the guidance of the CLT Programme Specialist, and the direct supervision of the Project Manager based in Doha, in close consultation with the UNESCO project team in Yemen and Doha, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:

• Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation strategy/plan, together with associated Monitoring and Evaluation tools and templates for the EU-funded project in the field of culture and economic resilience, taking into consideration the existing log frame and project indicators.
• Consult with UNESCO’s team in Doha and in Yemen, and with implementing partners in Yemen to harmonize data collection, analysis, and reporting to UNESCO’s online data management system.
• Design and programme an interactive multi-user online data management system (open source) that allows offline data collection and analysis to monitor the implementation of the different outcomes of the project. The system shall include different levels of analysis through an interactive dashboard.

• Once established, provide induction support and capacity building for the UNESCO project team members in Doha and in Yemen on the newly developed strategy and tools, to ensure that team members are able to contribute to and access the different tools.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES-1

First monthly report (September 14, 2023)

1. Results of initial consultations with UNESCO’s team in Doha and in Yemen, and with implementing partners in Yemen to evaluate the Monitoring and Evaluation needs of the project.
2. A Monitoring and Evaluation strategy/plan, together with associated Monitoring and Evaluation tools and templates for the project, in the fields of culture and economic resilience, taking into consideration the existing project log frame and indicators.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES-2

Second monthly report (October 14, 2023)

1. Results of the consultation with UNESCO’s team in Doha and in Yemen, and with implementing partners in Yemen to harmonize data collection, analysis, and reporting to UNESCO’s online data management system.
2. An interactive multi-user online data management system (open source) that allows offline data collection and analysis to monitor the implementation of the different outcomes of the project. The system shall include different levels of analysis through an interactive dashboard.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES-3

Third monthly report (November 14, 2023)

1. A final report containing the programme and results of the induction support and capacity building for UNESCO project team members in Doha and in Yemen on the newly developed strategy and tools, to ensure that team members are able to contribute to and access the different tools.
2. Recommendations on any follow-up actions for an adequate implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation system and tools.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Accountability (C)

Communication (C)

Innovation (C)

Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)

Planning and organizing (C)

Results focus (C)

Teamwork (C)

Professionalism (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

              Education:

• Master's Degree in a development-related field, i.e., International Relations, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or relevant discipline, with 4 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a development-related field, i.e., International Relations, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or relevant discipline, with 6 years of relevant work experience

Professional Experience:

• Experience in designing and implementing M&E strategy and tools relevant to international development operations.
• Experience in designing, programming, and deployment of data management systems for M&E purposes.
• Work experience in the UN System and knowledge of the Yemen context are desirable.

Language:

• Excellent knowledge of the English Language (both written and spoken).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Language:

• Good knowledge of the Arabic language will be an advantage.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. 

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.

UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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