Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant, Joint Programme Coordination Unit (JPCU - EWPN),Kathmandu, Nepal,10 months, Office based with travel, National only

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of child rights not just as a job but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.

Job Purpose

The Consultant will lead Joint Programme monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities on behalf of the UN Resident Coordinator and UNICEF as Lead PUNO, in coordination with three participating UN agencies. Under the supervision of the Gender Programme Specialist (Joint Programme Coordinator), the Consultant will provide essential technical support. This includes expertise in data collection and analysis, M&E framework implementation, comprehensive reporting, effective communication strategies, robust partnership engagement, and capacity-building initiatives. These activities will be conducted at both national and sub-national levels, requiring close collaboration with M&E focal points and programme staff across all four involved agencies to ensure cohesive and impactful programme delivery and oversight.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all Joint Programme monitoring and evaluation activities, ensuring alignment with UN and UNICEF standards and objectives. Provide technical guidance and support to participating UN agencies in data collection, analysis, and interpretation for programme monitoring and evaluation. Develop and implement robust M&E frameworks, tools, and methodologies tailored to the joint programme's specific goals and context. Oversee the generation of high-quality M&E reports, including progress reports, evaluation reports, and other relevant documentation for stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication and information sharing regarding M&E findings and recommendations among all participating agencies and relevant stakeholders. Foster and maintain strong partnerships with government counterparts, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders to enhance M&E effectiveness and programme impact. Design and deliver capacity-building activities for programme staff and M&E focal points on M&E methodologies, data management, and results-based management. Ensure that M&E processes are gender-responsive and inclusive, incorporating best practices for equitable programme monitoring. Contribute to the overall coordination of the Joint Programme by providing evidence-based insights and recommendations for programme improvement and strategic decision-making. Manage M&E-related budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of M&E outputs.

Work Experience

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), data analysis, reporting, and results-based management. Experience with development programmes, multi-stakeholder coordination, and field-level implementation is required.

Skills

Strong self-awareness, professionalism, and ethical standards, Collaborative work with diverse stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, Building and maintaining strong partnerships and coordination mechanisms, Innovation, adaptation, and embracing change, Strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, Results-oriented with ability to deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines, Managing ambiguity, complexity, and multiple priorities, Strong knowledge of M&E methodologies, data management, analysis, and reporting, Familiarity with gender-responsive and inclusive M&E approaches, Excellent written and verbal communication, reporting, and presentation skills

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