Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Associate (LSC-7)
Organizational Context
The M&E Associate is part of the Country Office M&E function, supporting overall monitoring and evaluation operations. UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The role contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 through evidence-based decision-making across all intervention areas.
Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the M&E Analyst, the M&E Associate is responsible for reviewing partner workplans and quarterly progress reports, ensuring alignment with UNFPA's Results and Resources Plan and quality assurance criteria. The role involves verifying data, managing monitoring platforms, and providing technical support for reporting on the UNFPA Quantum+ system. The Associate also supports survey design, monitors the last-mile distribution of supplies to beneficiaries, and conducts focus group discussions and post-distribution monitoring.
Responsibilities
The M&E Associate reviews partners’ annual workplans and quarterly progress reports, ensuring alignment with UNFPA's Results and Resources Plan and quality assurance criteria. This includes verifying data and following up on submissions via the UNFPA Quantum+ system. The role involves monitoring and verifying partners’ monthly Excel monitoring platforms, providing technical support for data entry and quality assurance, and assisting with survey designs using tools like Kobo and Google Forms. Additionally, the Associate tracks the last-mile distribution of supplies to beneficiaries, verifies beneficiary reach data, and may conduct focus group discussions and post-distribution monitoring. The position also supports capacity building by organizing orientation sessions for partners and staff on M&E tools and reporting procedures.
Work Experience
Requires seven years of hands-on experience in monitoring and evaluation, including research, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Proven expertise in Results-Based Management (RBM) and indicator tracking is essential. Proficiency in M&E data tools such as Kobo Toolbox, Excel dashboards, Google Looker Studio, and UN/UNFPA platforms like Quantum+ is required. Experience with field verification, beneficiary tracking, and post-distribution monitoring is necessary. Prior experience with UN agencies, multilateral organizations, or local NGOs in oPt is preferred.
Skills
Core competencies include integrity, commitment to UNFPA and the UN System, embracing cultural diversity, embracing change, achieving results, accountability, professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, teamwork, and communication. Technical skills include Results-Based Management (RBM), data analysis (Excel, Kobo Toolbox, Google Forms), quality assurance, reporting, monitoring and survey management, and capacity development.