Asistente de Proyecto en Monitoreo y Evaluación
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ecuador is implementing two key projects: "Elimination of hazardous chemicals from supply chains" and "Nature for Health Climate Promise." This role supports the "Nature for Health Climate Promise" initiative, which addresses climate change challenges and strengthens adaptation, and also contributes to the "Elimination of hazardous chemicals" project focused on sustainable supply chains in construction and textiles. The position is within the Nature, Climate, and Energy department.
Job Purpose
This role serves as a Project Assistant for Monitoring and Evaluation within the UNDP Ecuador Country Office. The primary purpose is to provide essential support to two critical projects: "Nature for Health Climate Promise" and "Elimination of hazardous chemicals from supply chains." The position is crucial for strengthening the comprehensive monitoring of project activities, results, indicators, and resources, ensuring timely and results-based management. The assistant will contribute to the overall monitoring and evaluation framework of the Country Office, supporting data management, reporting, and evidence generation for programmatic decision-making, aligning with UNDP's corporate standards for results-based management and promoting adaptive management and learning.
Responsibilities
The Project Assistant will provide support in project implementation, coordination, and follow-up. This includes monitoring technical, operational, and financial aspects, identifying risks and deviations, and facilitating communication with technical teams and partners. The role involves collecting and systematizing information and verification means, updating indicators, and generating quality data for decision-making and reporting. Responsibilities also include supporting knowledge management by documenting lessons learned and best practices, and assisting in the follow-up of pilot projects. Furthermore, the assistant will monitor performance, manage results, and prepare periodic technical and financial reports for project coordination, UNDP, donors, and partners. Support will also be provided for audits and evaluations, and to the Country Office's strategic monitoring and evaluation requirements, including data analysis and evidence generation. The role also involves supporting capacity building activities and ensuring the mainstreaming of gender equality and social inclusion across all project activities.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of relevant experience in project support, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field is required. Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting is essential. Experience working with UN agencies or in international development projects is desirable.
Skills
Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Collection and Analysis, Reporting, Project Support, Coordination, Risk Identification, Knowledge Management, Gender Mainstreaming, Results-Based Management (RBM).