National Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst
Organizational Context
UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency dedicated to delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst role supports the UNFPA Strategic Plan for the Western Balkans region, focusing on accelerating the ICPD Programme of Action and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The position reports to the Demographic Resilience Technical Specialist and the Representative for the evaluation portfolio.
Job Purpose
The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst is responsible for facilitating and substantively contributing to effective results planning, monitoring, reporting, communication, and evaluation of UNFPA programmes and projects. This role ensures that results are defined, tracked against targets, and used for adaptive programming. The analyst plays a key part in maintaining a culture of results and knowledge management, contributing to the overall success of UNFPA's mandate in the region by ensuring high-quality data and evidence inform decision-making and programme adjustments.
Responsibilities
The role involves facilitating and contributing to results planning, including developing theories of change and quality M&E frameworks. This includes providing inputs for UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks and developing annual/multiyear results plans. In monitoring, the analyst supports tracking results against targets, conducting project reviews, and collecting/analyzing data, including implementing innovative monitoring practices. For reporting, the analyst facilitates the communication of results to internal and external audiences, supporting the compilation of data for analytical reports and external publications. In evaluation, the analyst provides technical support, coordinates evaluation plans, manages decentralized evaluations, and ensures quality standards are met, promoting the use of findings. The role also contributes to knowledge management and fostering a culture of results by supporting capacity development and disseminating best practices.
Work Experience
Requires at least two years of relevant national or international experience in monitoring and reporting. Experience in results-based management, evaluation, and evidence-based programming is desirable. Experience within the UN system, particularly UNFPA, or in field work is highly valued. Familiarity with UN programme management systems and ability to provide policy advice are beneficial.
Skills
Core competencies include achieving results, accountability, developing professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, and teamwork. Technical skills involve strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, reporting, and results-based management. Proficiency in UN programme management systems and strong analytical and report writing skills are essential.