Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The organization was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact on gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women merges and builds upon the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues. The organization operates globally, advocating for women's rights and gender equality, and works in various countries to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between genders. UN Women collaborates with civil society and other stakeholders to ensure that commitments to gender equality are translated into action.

Job Overview:
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the Women, Peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security (WPS) Team and the Women Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) project. This position involves incorporating monitoring, evaluation, and reporting into WPS project formulation, tracking progress against project targets, and reporting results to both internal and external audiences. The officer will work closely with the WPS Programme Specialist and the Programme Coordinator of the WPHF, while also coordinating with the Monitoring and Reporting Analyst of UN Women Philippines. The role is essential for ensuring that the WPS and WPHF initiatives are effectively monitored and evaluated, contributing to the overall success of the programs aimed at empowering women in conflict-affected areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and contribute to the incorporation of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting into WPS project formulation, including the development of monitoring indicators and quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to the monitoring and tracking of results against WPS-HA targets and UN Women Strategic Plan, ensuring standardized data collection and analysis.
• Write reports on WPS and WPHF results for internal and external audiences, including donor reports and success stories.
• Provide technical support to the WPHF project team in implementing the UN Women Evaluation Policy, ensuring effective communication regarding evaluations.
• Support knowledge sharing and capacity building among WPHF partners, promoting awareness of monitoring and evaluation responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Political or Social Science, Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Gender/Women's Studies, or a closely related field. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) is advantageous, and familiarity with GIS is also a plus.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in a relevant field is required, with a first-level university degree accepted if accompanied by additional qualifying experience. Certifications in project management are beneficial, and knowledge of GIS is an asset.

Experience:
At least one year of relevant experience at the national or international level in monitoring and reporting of projects/programmes related to gender and/or peace and development is required. Experience in applying results-based management principles in monitoring and reporting is essential, and familiarity with the United Nations systems is desirable. Field experience and experience in gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation are also advantageous.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Filipino is mandatory. Knowledge of a BARMM language or dialect is considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
The position is expected to run from September 01, 2025, to July 30, 2026, with a focus on full-time engagement. The role involves working within the UN Women framework, which emphasizes diversity and inclusion, and candidates will undergo rigorous background checks as part of the recruitment process. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct and expects all personnel to adhere to its standards of conduct.