Background
The project is designed to address the gender-specific barriers faced by women entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan, with a focus on improving access to resources, capacity building, mentorship, and advocacy for systemic change. The outcome of the project is to empower women entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan by enhancing their access to resources, the skills to sustainably grow their businesses, and advocating for policy reforms to create a gender-responsive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The project aims to significantly enhance the performance and growth of women-led SMEs by providing tailored business acceleration programs. These programs will improve business practices, increase access to financing, and equip women entrepreneurs with essential skills, such as financial literacy, business strategy development, and loan application procedures. The project will focus on developing a gender-sensitive capacity-building curriculum and a comprehensive mentoring framework that takes into account the unique challenges faced by women. This is expected to result in stronger, more resilient women-led businesses that are better positioned to access new markets and resources.
Through the implementation of a robust mentorship program, the project will connect women entrepreneurs with experienced mentors who can provide personalized guidance. The mentorship will focus on strategic business growth, leadership skills, financial planning, and overcoming gender-specific barriers in entrepreneurship. By fostering a supportive peer network, the mentorship program will also help build long-term relationships among women entrepreneurs, strengthening their confidence and capacity for business leadership. Over time, this will contribute to increasing the number of women entrepreneurs successfully scaling their businesses and taking on leadership roles in Uzbekistanโs economy.
The project will also drive systemic change by improving the research, policy advocacy, and broader entrepreneurial ecosystem for women entrepreneurs. By conducting in-depth research on the needs of women-led businesses, including access to finance, markets, and resources, the project will provide evidence-based recommendations to policymakers and financial institutions. This will create a more supportive ecosystem for women entrepreneurs, resulting in improved access to finance, mentorship, and market opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of Project Specialist and in close collaboration with relevant project partners, the Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst will be responsible for the implementation of activities aimed at establishing and maintaining M&E systems to assess the effectiveness and impact of the projectโs interventions, results-based reporting, and evaluation with appropriate institutional and governance system for the project and its results framework. The M&E Specialist will ensure that all project activities are systematically tracked, data is collected accurately, and the outcomes are measured against established indicators. The M&E Analyst will be focusing of the following tasks:
Planning, programming, and reporting on project; Supporting the Management and Administration of projects and initiatives in Quantum; Monitoring the results for project outcomes; Support the development of quality programming and results management of the project; Prepare work plan and annual delivery targets; Establish a Monitoring & Evaluation system with appropriate institutional and governance system for the project in line with the existing framework and UN M&E requirements; Based on the human security concept, provide necessary inputs in ensuring that the indicators developed to be used for the M&E system; Provision of guidance and technical design assistance in the development of initiatives for funding; Monitor the implementation of funded initiatives and project portfolio; Liaise and coordinate with project managers and provide assistance when necessary; Assist in project management and project budget monitoring; Monitor the progress on agreed results framework and performance indicators; Prepare monthly, annual and final consolidated narrative reports on the project, in accordance with the agreed results framework and respective indicators; Conduct necessary monitoring and evaluation of the on-going initiatives in the pilot regions; Provide necessary inputs in organizing the data flow, including data collection, analysis and producing reports for different audiences including government, donor, private sector; Provide necessary inputs in reporting to the Government, UN Agencies and other partners and stakeholders; Support the provision of substantive and operational support to the work of the Project Board, organize regular project board meetings of the project; The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.Institutional Arrangement
Under the direct supervision of Project Manager and in close collaboration with relevant project partners, the Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst will be responsible for the implementation of the project activities aimed at establishing and maintaining M&E systems.
Competencies
Core Competencies
Achieve Results:ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline. Think Innovatively:ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.ย Learn Continuously:ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback. Adapt with Agility:ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.ย Act with Determination: ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident. Engage and Partner:ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships. Enable Diversity and Inclusion:ย ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.ยCross-Functional & Technical Competenciesย
Business Acumen:ย ย ย ย Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks. Ability to create clarity around UNDP Value proposition to beneficiaries and partners and to develop service offers responding to client needs based on UNDPโs organizational priorities and mandate. Knowledge Generation:ย ย ย ย Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.ย Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches.ย Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations. Monitoring & Evaluation:ย ย ย Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively.ย 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.ย 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.ย 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.ย Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Results-Based Management:ย ย ย ย Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.ย Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools. Data Analysis:ย ย ย ย Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making. Data Strategy and Management:ย Knowledge to draft or execute a data strategy or a data management framework. Budget Management:ย ย ย ย Ability to support budgetary aspects of work planning process, drawing and management of team budgets.Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Experience:
Up to 2 years (with Masterยดs degree) or minimum 2 years (with Bachelorโs degree) of relevant experience in project administration and implementation.ยRequired Skills:ย
Strong financial and administrative skills, result and client-orientation, ability to work in a team.Desired Skills:ย
Proven expertise in designing M&E frameworks, data collection, and impact assessment;ย Skilled in analyzing project performance, ensuring compliance, and optimizing results-based reporting for evidence-based decision-making; Experienced in developing monitoring strategies, conducting evaluations, and advising project teams;ย Strong in collaborating with governments, donors, and partners to enhance accountability and adaptive learning; Proficient in quantitative and qualitative analysis, visualization tools, and digital M&E platforms;ย Skilled in leveraging technology to track progress, generate insights, and improve project effectiveness; Proficiency in the use of computer software applications particularly MS Excel;ย Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines, ethics and honesty; Ability to use information and communication technology as a tool and resource; Experience in handling web-based management systems; Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to prioritize; Previous experience with UNDP or UN project is an asset.Required Languages:
Fluency in English and Uzbek.ย Good command of Russian is desirable.Others:
Women candidates are strongly recommended to apply.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.ย
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.ย
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