Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst (Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants) at UNDP

Cotabato City, Bangsamoro, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Monitoring, Evaluation, Data Analysis, Reporting, System Development, Results Frameworks, Theory Of Change, Database Management, Digital Platforms, Stakeholder Engagement, Capacity Building, Risk Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Governance, Public Financial Management

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Tiered Approach In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby: * Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026. * Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments * Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers * Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply. Background The project, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), aims to consolidate peace and strengthen inclusive governance in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). It does so by enhancing public financial management (PFM) systems and operationalizing BARMM’s unique tri-justice system. As the region prepares for its first parliamentary elections, the initiative will support the Bangsamoro Government in advancing institutional reforms, building technical capacities, and ensuring that public resources are effectively aligned with its development priorities. The project promotes the principle of moral governance by embedding transparency, gender responsiveness, and climate sensitivity into planning, budgeting, and service delivery. Key interventions include strengthening coordination between regional ministries and local government units (LGUs); establishing digital platforms for data sharing, performance monitoring, and planning; and enhancing citizen participation in fiscal processes. The project also provides technical support to institutionalize the transition of the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) into a Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Development, while strengthening alignment between BARMM and the national government through the Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB). These efforts seek to institutionalize data-driven, participatory, and results-based governance across the region. In parallel, the project aims to expand access to justice by institutionalizing and enhancing coordination within BARMM’s tri-justice system, comprising formal, Shari’ah, and tribal/customary mechanisms. It supports the establishment of the Bangsamoro Law and Justice Coordinating Council, builds capacities of justice sector actors, and rolls out legal aid and awareness programs—particularly for women, Indigenous Peoples, and conflict-affected communities. By combining UNDP’s policy and governance expertise with UNOPS’ operational delivery capacity, this EU-funded initiative provides a holistic and high-impact approach to sustaining peace and building inclusive, accountable, and resilient institutions in BARMM. UNDP is looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst, who will form part of the Project Management Unit (PMU). The Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst will develop, implement, and manage the M&E system and processes of the project. This involves working closely with the UNDP Institutions and Partnerships Programme (I&P) Team, UNDP Results and Quality Team (RQT), and other stakeholders. Duties and Responsibilities Overall direction and guidance shall be provided by the UNDP Team Leader for Institutions and Partnerships while day-to-day supervision shall be performed by the Project Manager with oversight from the Programme Analyst. The Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst shall also work closely with the UNDP RBM Analyst for corporate monitoring, reporting, evaluation, and learning requirements. The selected individual will also provide indirect oversight to the Finance Associate and Administrative and Logistics Associate, either on behalf of the Project Manager (PM) or as delegated by the PM. He/she will also stand as the Deputy to the Project Manager. Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, and working closely with the rest of the members of the PMU and stakeholders with oversight from the Institutions and Partnerships Programme Team, the Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst will: Develop the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) system and plan to support the effective and efficient implementation and monitoring of the project workplan: * Develop and operationalize a project-wide MEL plan including indicators, baselines, targets, data sources, collection methods, responsibilities, and reporting timelines, aligned with the approved Results Framework; * Contribute to the formulation and annual updating the multi-year and annual work plans with budgets, ensuring results-based sequencing and realistic monitoring arrangements * With the support of I&P Programme Team and RQT, review and update as needed the Theory of Change, Results Framework, MEL and Gender Action plan and Risk Log ensuring alignment with programme goals and donor requirements following UNDP policies, guidelines and tools * With the support of UNDP CO- RBM Analyst, Digital Services and PINTIG Lab, identify MEL data requirements, develop and maintain the project’s M&E database reflecting project’s indicators. * Develop the M&E system with the support from PMU, and in close collaboration with the I and P Team, setting up standardized monitoring tools, templates, and guidance to ensure consistent, reliable, and timely data collection across all project components needed to inform ongoing management decisions, strategic planning, learning, and uphold accountability. * Establish and maintain a structured digital evidence and documentation system to provide technical guidance to the PMU and support audits, donor reporting, and evaluation. * Support government counterparts in applying MEL principles to dashboard development, including the use of indicators for performance tracking, decision-making, and public accountability, while respecting government ownership of systems Undertake analysis, coordination, and reporting to ensure wide dissemination of the Project’s results and findings. * With the support of the Project Manager, collaborate with the I&P Programme Team and prepare corporate and donor requirements for the project ensuring timely and quality submission of reports, ensuring that progress is highlighted, impact documented, gaps identified, and corrective measures recommended; * Coordinate and technically lead the preparation of required reports, including Semi-Annual and Annual Progress Reports, in close collaboration with the Project Manager and Programme Team * Ensure Donor Reports reflects progress against outputs and indicators, expenditure alignment, risk management, and adaptive measures and present the findings to identify follow-on actions for consideration of the Project Board. * Develop a MEL database and dashboard that highlights the deliverables against the Output Indicators. * Provide support to the PMU to identify M&E related challenges and develop a methodology to resolve the issues and improve the capacity; * Facilitate periodic learning and reflection sessions with project partners to support adaptive management and institutional learning. * Work with other UNDP Philippines programs, UN agencies, government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations on monitoring and evaluation issues; and, * Undertake regular field monitoring activities to the project sites in collaboration with the PMU and provide monitoring reports on progress. Support knowledge creation and management, stakeholder engagement and effective relationship building with key partners. * Lead and coordinate project evaluations, including mid-term and end-of-programme evaluations, to assess impact and effectiveness. * Lead in the development and drafting of a grievance mechanism in full alignment with UNDP policies, procedures, and accountability standards. * Liaise closely with the UNDP Communications Team, PMU, and relevant stakeholders to plan launches, events and other activities designed to bring attention to the results and findings of the programme; * Background research on thematic areas related to the project and drafting of relevant programme briefs; * Support to drafting of terms of reference and recruitment * Contribute to the program’s visibility in UNDP’s social media accounts and website through articles, blogs and other social media content; * Support in building and maintaining an effective relationship with key partners and stakeholders, including the Project Board. Provide additional support to the Programme Management Unit and the Programme Team upon the request of the Project Manager. * Prepare programme requirements, such as activity designs, briefing notes, talking points, one-pager, slide decks, among other requirements. * Provide technical support in organizing Project meetings including Project Board and Technical Working Group meetings, and other relevant stakeholders, including government and private sector partners. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Competencies 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 and Technical Competencies: Data * Data analysis: Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making Digital * Data Governance: Knowledge of data science, skills to develop data management tools, organize and maintain databases and operate data visualization technologies * E-governance: Knowledge of how it works, understanding of the opportunities and challenges for governments and society * Sensemaking: Being curious about ""what's going on?"" in the world or direct business environment, grasp 'thick data', separate signals from noise, adopt new frames to identify (non-obvious) patterns. Ability to facilitate group reflection and induce collective learning to extract meaning from experiences; socialise these insights to inform problem solving, decision making, strategic planning or future work. Ability to share and disseminate new perspectives or understandings influencing how key stakeholders socially construct meaning. Partnership management * Relationship management: Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding Business Management * Monitoring and Evaluation: Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results. Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Business Direction & Strategy * System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Required Skills and Experience Education: * Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Public Administration, Business Management, Development Studies, Economics, Political Science, Information Systems or related field is required, OR * A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: * Minimum two (2) years (with master’s degree) or four (4) years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience or project management, policy and systems reform, digital governance, or public sector innovation, at the national or international level is required. Required Skills: * Experience in designing, implementing, and managing monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems, including Theory of Change and Results Frameworks. * Experience in programme development and management, monitoring and evaluation; policy and systems reforms; business process; information and knowledge management; and/or implementing a development programme related to public procurement, local e-governance, and/or public sector digital transformation. * Experience in M&E capacity, including data analysis, visualization, and preparation of evidence-based progress reports. Desired Skills: * Experience in M&E and data visualization tools such as KoboToolbox, ODK, PowerBI, and Excel. * Experience with government procurement processes, transparency mechanisms, and participatory monitoring tools. * Experience with capacity building, participatory approaches, and stakeholder engagement, especially with government and civil society organizations. * Previous working experience with the UN system or international organizations at local or international level. Required Languages: * Fluency in English and Filipino is required. Professional Certificates: * Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) and/or MEL (e.g., CLEAR, IPDET, or UNDP-specific M&E training) will be considered an advantage. Equal opportunity As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all. Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. Right to select multiple candidates UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. 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Responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the project's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system, including creating plans, indicators, baselines, and targets aligned with the Results Framework. This role also involves undertaking analysis, coordinating, and preparing high-quality corporate and donor reports, leading project evaluations, and supporting knowledge creation and stakeholder engagement.