Overview
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Jobs in Aden, Alberta, Canada at UNOPS
Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Company: UNOPS
Location: Aden, Alberta, Canada
Job Highlight
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of critical development and humanitarian projects in Yemen. The position offers a chance to apply your M&E expertise, develop your skills in a dynamic and complex setting, and make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable populations. You will work with a dedicated team of professionals and gain valuable experience in the UN system
About The Project Office
The UNOPS Yemen Country Office supports partners in restoring essential infrastructure and public services amid a protracted, multifaceted crisis.. Operating since 2013, the office delivers integraged interventions in urban services, energy access, health, water and sanitation, transport, and solid waste management sectors.The office also facilitates operational support for UN partners. With strong coordination across the different stakeholders, UNOPS Yemen supports the strengthening of local capacities and contributes to peacebuilding, recovery, and sustainable developmemt efforts.
Role Purpose
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for developing and implementing M&E frameworks, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing reports to track project progress, assess impact, and inform decision-making. Reporting to the Programme Manager, the M&E Officer will work closely with deputy project managers, technical specialists, and partners to ensure that M&E activities are integrated into project design and implementation.
The position will report to the programme manager
Functions / Key Results Expected
- M&E Framework Development and Implementation
- Develop and implement comprehensive M&E frameworks for projects , including indicators, data collection tools, and reporting templates.
- Support the integration of climate resilience, gender, citizen engagement, and environmental and social safeguards indicators into the project M&E framework.
- Ensure that M&E frameworks are aligned with project objectives, donor requirements, and UNOPS M&E standards.
- Support in developing and managing the standard monitoring, evaluation and reporting formats based on the logical framework and reporting requirements.
- Provide technical support to project teams in the development of project-specific M&E plans.
- Establish and maintain M&E systems and tools to track project progress, outputs, outcomes, and impact.
- Develop methodologies and protocols for beneficiary counting, verification, and avoidance of double counting across sectors and interventions.
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Collect and verify data through various methods, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and site visits.
- Ensure the quality and reliability of data collected through regular data validation and verification exercises.
- Ensure alignment between Procurement Plans, implementation schedules, RBI reporting tools, TPM findings, and donor reporting requirements to maintain consistency across project data sources.
- Analyze data using appropriate statistical techniques and software to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
- Develop and maintain databases to store and manage M&E data.
- Review and validate data submitted by implementing partners, consultants, contractors, and third-party monitoring agencies prior to donor reporting.
- Liaise with other stakeholders, GEMS team, including Developers and internal team members, on the design and implementation of the remote monitoring tool.
- Develop interactive dashboards, visualization tools, and analytical reports to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Support in installing and configuring mobile data collection tools on smartphones or tablets.
- Create and regularly update GIS mapping of all interventions under the project's implementation areas with the GIS specialist.
- Reporting and Dissemination
- Prepare regular M&E reports, including progress reports, impact assessments, and lessons learned reports.
- Support the Mid Term Review, End Project Reviews, Annual Reviews and Audit Reviews and related reporting requirements.
- Disseminate M&E findings to project teams, stakeholders, and donors through presentations, workshops, and publications.
- Contribute to the development of knowledge products and best practices based on M&E findings.
- Contribute to the third-party monitoring agencies' procurement process, which includes drafting ToR, Technical Evaluation, and Contract Management.
- Coordinate with the third-party monitoring agencies during the project's life cycle on the findings and corrective actions and ensure timely follow-up, coordination, and closure of TPM findings and corrective actions in coordination with project teams, implementing partners, and relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate with the third-party monitoring agencies during the project's life cycle on the findings and corrective actions and ensure timely follow-up, coordination, and closure of TPM findings and corrective actions in coordination with project teams, implementing partners, and relevant stakeholders.
- Capacity Building and Technical Support
- Provide training and technical support to project staff and partners on M&E concepts, tools, and techniques.
- Support the development of M&E capacity within local organizations and communities.
- Promote the use of M&E data for evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management.
- Based on the monitoring and evaluation data, support the project in developing performance improvement plans.
- Coordination and Collaboration
- Coordinate with deputy project managers, technical specialists, and partners to ensure the effective implementation of M&E activities.
- Participate in M&E working groups and forums to share knowledge and best practices.
- Liaise with donors and other stakeholders on M&E-related matters.
Education Requirements
Required
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as social sciences, development studies, statistics, or economics
Required
Experience Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the development or humanitarian sector
Desired
- Experience working in Yemen or other conflict-affected countries
