Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as part of the UN reform agenda to enhance gender equality and women's empowerment globally. The organization is dedicated to eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving equality between women and men. UN Women operates in multiple countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it has been present since 200

• The organization focuses on key priorities such as ending violence against women, supporting the Women, Peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security Agenda, enhancing women's economic empowerment, and strengthening gender-responsive governance. UN Women collaborates with various stakeholders, including civil society and government, to ensure that gender equality commitments are translated into action.

Job Overview:
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate plays a crucial role in supporting the planning, implementation, and monitoring of program results aligned with UN Women’s strategic priorities. This position involves contributing to the design and implementation of monitoring frameworks, data collection tools, and evaluation processes that enhance evidence-based decision-making and accountability. The M&E Associate is expected to promote a results-oriented approach within UN Women, fostering a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. The role requires collaboration with program teams to ensure that monitoring and reporting are effectively integrated into program formulation and execution, thereby supporting the overall mission of UN Women.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the incorporation of monitoring and reporting into program formulation by developing monitoring indicators, frameworks, and data collection tools in coordination with program teams. Review baseline data, set targets, and update monitoring calendars and field monitoring plans. Integrate evaluation findings into program design and planning processes.
• Monitor and track results against country/regional level targets and UN Women Strategic Plan by analyzing monitoring data from partners and program teams, conducting joint monitoring visits, and tracking financial implementation against program results.
• Facilitate reporting of results to internal and external audiences by coordinating the preparation and submission of donor and program reports, drafting narrative report sections, and compiling partner progress reports.
• Provide technical support in implementing the UN Women Evaluation Policy by coordinating evaluation processes, managing consultants, and ensuring effective communication of evaluation findings.
• Facilitate knowledge building and sharing by documenting good practices, developing guidance materials, and conducting capacity-building sessions for program and partner staff.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of program formulation and implementation, particularly in Results-Based Management (RBM). They should have the ability to create, edit, and present information clearly and effectively. Proficiency in managing data, documents, correspondence, and reports is essential. A good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, including evaluation design, data collection, analysis, and reporting, is required. Candidates should also have strong analytical and report writing skills, as well as familiarity with UN program management systems.

Educational Background:
A minimum of secondary education is required, with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Business or Public Administration, Gender Studies, International Development Studies, Women’s Studies, or a related field being desirable. Additional training or certification in Results-Based Management (RBM), Monitoring and Evaluation, or data analysis is considered an advantage.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 6 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in monitoring and evaluation, reporting, or results-based management if they have completed secondary education. Those with a Bachelor’s degree should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Experience in working with computer software packages, supporting a team, designing monitoring frameworks, and collecting and analyzing data for decision-making is required. Knowledge of gender-sensitive indicators and experience in integrating gender perspectives into M&E processes is an asset, while experience with international organizations or development programs is desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian and English is required for this position, ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the diverse environment of UN Women.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and may involve international recruitment. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. Applicants must complete all sections of the application form to avoid disqualification from the recruitment process.