Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and humanitarian crises. The UN operates in numerous countries worldwide, with a significant presence in conflict and post-conflict regions, including South Sudan. The organization employs thousands of staff members and collaborates with various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community representatives to implement its programs and initiatives.

Job Overview:
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer position is crucial for supporting evidence-based planning, accountability, and learning within the ABC initiative in South Sudan. This role is designed to enhance the effectiveness of the UN's response to the complex humanitarian and development challenges faced in the region. The M&E Officer will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems that track and analyze progress towards collective outcomes. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including UN agencies, NGOs, and community representatives, to ensure data-driven decision-making and effective program adjustments. The M&E Officer will also contribute to the synthesis of lessons learned and good practices to inform future strategies and localized roadmaps, ultimately aiming to enhance population self-reliance and resilience in South Sudan.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The M&E Officer will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including:

• Leading the coordination of monitoring and reporting for the ABC collective outcome, ensuring timely and accurate tracking of progress against key indicators.
• Collecting, analyzing, and visualizing quantitative and qualitative data from ABC field locations to inform strategic planning and program adjustments.
• Preparing and disseminating weekly and monthly results reports, dashboards, and technical briefs that highlight progress, trends, and key challenges.
• Facilitating joint analysis and learning sessions across ABC partners and sites to promote adaptive programming and collective learning.
• Supporting the synthesis of lessons learned and good practices to inform strategies and localized roadmaps.
• Providing technical support and training to ABC coordination teams and partners on results-based management, MEL tools, and data use for decision-making.
• Ensuring consistency and alignment of ABC M&E activities with other M&E outputs under the RC/HC.
• Coordinating closely with relevant stakeholders (UN agencies, NGOs, communities) to harmonize data collection efforts and avoid duplication.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in public administration, statistics, information management, sustainable development, or a related field. Additionally, a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning within development or humanitarian settings is required. Experience with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) data, results-based management, and inter-agency coordination is also necessary. Familiarity with South Sudan or similar fragile contexts is desirable. Strong analytical and data visualization skills, as well as proficiency in MEL tools and platforms (e.g., UNINFO, Power BI, Excel), are essential. Excellent communication and facilitation skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in relevant fields such as public administration, statistics, information management, sustainable development, or a closely related discipline. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of monitoring and evaluation in both development and humanitarian contexts.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, specifically within development or humanitarian settings. This experience should include working with SDG data, results-based management, and inter-agency coordination. Familiarity with the unique challenges and dynamics of South Sudan or similar fragile contexts is considered an asset, as it will enhance the candidate's ability to navigate the complexities of the role effectively.

Languages:
Fluency in both written and oral English is mandatory for this position. This proficiency is essential for effective communication, reporting, and collaboration with various stakeholders, including UN agencies, NGOs, and community representatives. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not specified as requirements for this role.

Additional Notes:
The expected duration of the position is 3 months, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability. The role may involve field travel within South Sudan, reflecting the dynamic and challenging environment in which the UN operates. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring a fair and transparent hiring process.