Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – Post-TRRC
Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Host entity: UNDP
Assignment country: Gambia
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong
institutions
Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist
Type: Onsite
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Banjul
Details
Mission and objectives
UNDP is the UN’s global development network, an organization
that advocates for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience,
and resources to help build resilient nations and improve the livelihoods of
people. UNDP Gambia was established in 1975 as a development partner to provide
technical assistance through advice, access to its global knowledge networks
and financial support to implement government development frameworks to boost
capacity development and promote national efforts to eradicate poverty and
attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In The Gambia, UNDP supports
national efforts for sustainable human development in line with the Gambian
National Development Plan (NDP) 2018 – 2021 which is aligned with the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development/SDGs and the African Union Agenda 2063. To
deliver on its mandate, UNDP partners with key government institutions and
employs different means of actions including institutional capacity
strengthening, harnessing strategic linkages, support to evidence-based policy
formulation, planning and implementation, resource mobilization, support to
national planning processes and mainstreaming of relevant issues.
Context
The Gambia has had a successful transition from 22 years of
authoritarian rule to an embryonic democratic dispensation. Under the previous
regime, serious human rights violations were committed and justice institutions
were systematically manipulated to preserve the regime in power. Justice
delivery has been slow and there has been a deficit in access to justice for
the population, as well as very limited state support mechanisms or legal aid
services available for victims, and defendants. To consolidate democratic
governance in The Gambia, the Government in its 2018-2021 National Development
Plan (NDP) identified governance as a key priority for reform to assure the
durability of peace, transitional justice, and reconciliation. The new
administration embarked on several reform initiatives including national reconciliation,
constitutional review, and security sector reform. In December 2017, The
Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission was established by an
Act of the National Assembly to investigate and establish an impartial
historical record of human rights violations that occurred in The Gambia
between July 1994 and January 2017 under former President Yahya Jammeh’s rule,
grant interim reparations to victims of abuses, recommend persons for
prosecution and amnesty, and promote national reconciliation. The TRRC
concluded its work and submitted its Final Report to the President in November
2021. Public, particularly victims’, expectations remain high that the final
recommendations of the TRRC address their needs and will be implemented by the
Government in a timely and comprehensive manner, to achieve justice, including
gender-justice, promote national reconciliation and sustainable peace in The
Gambia. The PBF has approved a joint UNDP and OHCHR post-TRRC Project for The
Gambia. The project aims to support the transitional justice process with
special focus on the recommendations of the TRRC, as well as those coming from
civil society, and an overall objective of continuing the process of
successful, peaceful democratic transition in The Gambia. The project is
expected to support the Government of The Gambia to create awareness of and
improve capacities to implement recommendations made by the TRRC using a
consultative and participatory approach involving key national institutions
such as the Police, Judiciary, National Human Rights Commission, and civil
society organizations, with a special focus on victims’ and women’s
organizations.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of
the Programme Specialist – Governance, the International UN Volunteer will
undertake the following tasks: ● Provide M&E related support to the
post-TRRC Project, including monitoring and analysis of implementation
progress; ● Collate information from project management team and prepare written
reports including a detailed annual report; ● Finalize/compile the post-TRRC
Project’s Results Framework, prepare an M&E Plan and monitor progress in
achieving project outcomes, including through producing tools for collection of
data (such as perception surveys), collecting baseline data and implementation
data, and undertaking field visits; ● Record monitoring data and analyze it for
accountability and learning purposes; ● Provide support to relevant perception
surveys and reports; ● Ensure that collection of data and analysis for
monitoring the post-TRRC Project projects is gender sensitive and includes age
disaggregated data; ● Coordinate linkages and communication within and among
the project management team; ● Provide training activities on M&E for
project management staff and partners working on the post-TRRC Project, in line
with PBF Guidelines requirements; ● Organize specific project impact monitoring
and evaluation trainings; ● Provide monitoring, reporting and evaluation
guidance to the post-TRRC Project; ● Provide quality assurance and guidance to
project management team with regards to timely and quality project reporting
(semi-annual/annual/final); ● Draft Peace Building Fund (PBF) Secretariat
project reports; ● Actively participate in the UNDAF M&E Group working
program; ● Accompany project evaluations and support the evaluative exercises
of the post-TRRC project; and ● Implement the Project and identify areas of
weaknesses to ensure the project achieves the planned results in accordance with
relevant plans ● Follow directions set for him/her including roles and
responsibilities, accountability and reporting ensuring that the work is
conducted in accordance with UNDP’s relevant business processes and that high –
quality outputs are delivered on time as well as with UN Peacebuilding
requirements ● Perform project quality assurance, monitoring, reporting, field
missions, audits, evaluations, formulations, and project support services
providing day-to-day work within the project and with other Country Office
units ● Establish annual results, on-going feedback and mid-term and final
assessments in line with UNDP Rules and Regulations ● Ensure project meets
expectations with respect to quality, budget, delivery timelines, and strategy
● Brief and consult with the Programme Specialist - Governance and other
agencies representatives on project progress and provide information and advice
as required to contribute to the Country Office initiatives ● Identify areas of
improvement by applying best practices/lessons learnt using UNDP corporate
monitoring tools and corporate reports ● Provide support in partnerships with
specific project partners ● Contribute to manage donor expectations and manage
day-to-day donor interaction ● Seek and identify additional partnership and
funding opportunities, and prepare funding proposals, donor briefing and
presentations in support of resource mobilization to advance UNDP’s and the
project goals ● Assist to mobilize, foster, and strengthen strategic
partnerships with UN agencies, and other relevant multilateral and bilateral
organizations to advance and support the project ● Propose collaboration with
relevant Government bodies by working closely with Government counterparts and
national partners ● Establish strong ties to and with national programmes, and
other relevant stakeholders Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to
integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and
promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of
their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time
to some of the following suggested activities: ● Strengthen their knowledge and
understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and
external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in
events that mark International Volunteer Day) ● Be acquainted with and build on
traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country ● Provide
annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results,
and opportunities ● Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and
submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. ●
Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers ● Promote
or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant
local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service
whenever technically possible ● As an active UNDP team member, efficient,
timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNDP
and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: ●
All the tools for the implementation of the project (AWP, Procurement Plan,
M&E) are available ● The project is implemented on time, the target
achieved ● Activities are implemented on time ● A quality project delivery is
realized ● Monitoring and follow up of the project are performed on time ● The
information regarding the Project in ATLAS are logged and updated ● Age, Gender
and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated, and
documented in all activities throughout the assignment ● A final statement of
achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the
assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities
participated in, and capacities developed
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 - 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the
country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in a relevant area, such as
peacebuilding, social sciences, gender and human rights, international
development; a first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with
relevant training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an
advanced university degree ● Strong organizational skills and attention to
detail ● Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation,
reporting skills ● Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing
● Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to
work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including
grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and
authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of
communications for development ● Ability to work and adapt professionally and
effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a
multicultural team of international and national personnel ● Solid overall
computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications
(Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management;
and office technology equipment ● Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum
supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines ● Have affinity with or
interest in governance volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and
the UN System.
Area(s) of expertise
Development programmes, Elections and governance, Legal
affairs
Driving license
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Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in Law, Social Sciences, Gender
and Human Rights
Competencies and values
● Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations
relevant UNDP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to
UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and
tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise
and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior
positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and
ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide
responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures;
ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially;
responsive and client-oriented ● Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical
standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviors while acting
without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in
decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest
even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or
unethical behavior; does not abuse power or authority ● Teamwork and respect
for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries;
excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective
partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic,
mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age;
commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal
participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN
operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to
colleagues ● Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to
learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise;
ability to adapt to changes in work environment ● Planning and organizing;
effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a
large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish
priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work
under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent
projects/activities ● Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken
and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and
concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and
positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to
communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military
personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very
diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide
range of different target groups ● Flexibility: adaptability and ability to
live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving
physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere
environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of
operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations
as necessary ● Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary
engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, and
self-reliance; and commitment towards UNDP’s mission and vision, as well as to
the UN Core Values
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
The Gambia is classified as a family duty station and is a
generally safe country to live in. This position would require residence in the
Greater Banjul Area, which boasts of relatively easy access to services,
utilities, and facilities, including communication, housing, and transportation
services.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme
that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to
achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part
of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to
combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights
and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender
identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability,
pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be
subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2
(Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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