Background
UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization that advocates for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help build resilient nations and improve the livelihoods of people. UNDP The Gambia was established in 1975 as a development partner to provide technical assistance through advice, access to its global knowledge networks and financial support to implement governmentโs development frameworks, boost capacity development and promote national efforts to eradicate poverty and attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In The Gambia, UNDP supports national efforts for sustainable human development in line with the Gambiaโs Recovery Focused National Development Plan (RF-NDP 2023-2027), which is aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development/SDGs and the African Unionโs Agenda 2063. To deliver on its mandate, UNDP partners with key government institutions and employs different means of actions including institutional capacity strengthening, harnessing strategic linkages, support to evidence-based policy formulation, planning and implementation, resource mobilization, support to national planning processes and mainstreaming of relevant issues to ensure no one is left behind.
UNDP The Gambia, with funding from the Peace Building Fund (PBF), is implementing the Security Sector Reform (SSR) project (2024-2027). The overarching goal of the project is to build strong, accountable, and effective security institutions that safeguard the rights and aspirations of The Gambian people for conflict prevention and sustaining peace in post-transition period. This will be achieved by addressing key challenges related to weak institutional legislations and policies; lack of accountability as a result of weak internal and external oversight institutions; existing gender gaps including lack of women representation in decision making; weak institutional capacities; and low trust and confidence in security sector by the public.ย ย In employing human rights approach, the Project has been conceived with the understanding of people as rights-holders and the state, including core security actors, as duty-bearers in providing security as a service to the people. Interventions have been developed on the premise that human rights and security are closely linked, and that human rights violations can be a cause of conflict, a result of conflict or an early warning of conflict.
Consolidating gains from Gambiaโs peaceful transition through the implementation of Security Sector Strategy (2023-2027), the project will build on past interventions such as the PBF-supported Strategic Advice and support to Security Sector and Governance project (2017-2018), Strengthening Community Access to Justice, Community Policing and Effective SGBV Response (2020-2022), among others. The project will take a broader approach that supports the provision (โsupply and demandโ) of security sector reform and improved human security within the population. In doing so, the approach will contribute to strengthened security legislations, policies, and strategies to align them with international norms, build more accountable, professional and gender responsive security institutions; institutional capacity building to increase SSR knowledge; improve accountability and oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with SSR international standards and legislative provisions in the exercise of their functions; promote gender inclusion to increase womenโsโ participation in the security sector particularly in leadership and decision making roles; inclusive participation and improve civilian oversight mechanisms to foster trust between the public and security institutions.
The Project M&E Analyst works under the supervision of the Project Manager with the general supervision of the Head of Governance and collaborates closely with the Programme Analyst & Associate within the Governance Unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implementation of M&E Framework
Lead the implementation of an M&E framework for the SSR project, including methodologies, tools, and indicators; Develop a detailed M&E plan outlining data collection, analysis, and reporting processes; Establish and maintain a data collection system to track project activities and progress; Collect and compile data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability; Maintain a comprehensive and organized database of project-related information.Monitoring and Evaluation System
Conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation and verify data; Track project activities against the work plan and identify any deviations or delays; Ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with the project plan and objectives; Design and conduct evaluations to assess the outcomes and impact of the project; Analyze data to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of project interventions; Assist in the design, implementation, and analysis of evaluations, including baseline, mid-term, and end-line evaluations.Reporting, Documentation, and Capacity Building
Prepare and submit regular M&E reports to project management and stakeholders; Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from the project; Ensure that all reports and documentation are of high quality and meet UNDP standards; Provide training and support to project staff and partners on M&E methodologies and tools.Knowledge Management and Other Tasks
Support the project manager in identifying and synthesizing good practices and lessons learned in the field ofย M&E, SSR, etc., and share with colleagues; Document and disseminate best practices in M&E, lessons learned, and case studies related to project implementation to inform future SSR initiatives; Maintain a repository of project knowledge and resources accessible to staff and partners; Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice by identifying best practices and lessons learned; Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the project team; Strengthen the capacities of colleagues through peer learning upon request; Participate in ad hoc working groups on cross-cutting themes and contribute to various meetings and missions related to UNDP objectives.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
The Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst will work closely with project colleagues, Country Office Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, Governance and Peacebuilding Cluster team, the government, national institutions, key civil society partners, and other stakeholders, under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, SSR Project.
Competencies ย COREAchieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline;
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination ย
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Business Management
Partnership Management Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts, and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies. Results-based Management Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Monitoring Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results. Working with Evidence and Data Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Evaluation Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks; Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.Business Direction & Strategy
System Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Relationship Management Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding.Required Skills and Experience
Minimum Education Requirements
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Development/Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration/Management, Public Administration, Social Policy/Sciences, International Relations, or related field is required; or A first-level university degree (bachelorโs degree) in the above-mentioned fields in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.Minimum years of relevant work experience
Minimum 2 years (with masterโs degree) or 4 years (with bachelorโs degree) of relevant experience in M&E, programme and/or team management working with quality assurance instruments, results-based management models, and multiple stakeholders is required.Required Skills
Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages; Knowledge and experience in project management.Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the competencies section
Demonstrated experience in security sector reform or similar reforms will be an asset; Experience in working in/with security institutions, development projects, or civil society, is highly desirable; Experience in working in the area of development (national and/or international) would be an advantage; Experience of using innovative applications for data management, project/programme monitoring and reporting;ย Experience in the United Nations system, civil society, or related area, in gender, peace, security or humanitarian issues is an asset; Experience/Demonstrated social skills of coordinating with different stakeholders and facilitating discussions; Proven experience with results-based planning, designing and implementation of M&E systems, M&E methods and approaches and data/information collection, analysis and reporting; Practical knowledge and experience in gathering gender disaggregated data and translating those data into evidence for reporting.Required Language(s)
Proficiency in oral and written English is required.ย Good knowledge of at least one local language such as Mandinka, Wollof, Fula, Jola etc. is desiredยEqual 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
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