Results-Based Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
The Egyptian Red Sea Initiative (ERSI) is a national flagship programme implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and supported by the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR). The initiative aims to protect and enhance the ecological and economic value of the Red Sea’s coral reef systems, which are recognized globally for their climate resilience. The program focuses on achieving financial and operational sustainability for coral reef conservation, acknowledging the reefs as vital biological and economic assets for Egypt, underpinning sectors such as tourism, fisheries, and local livelihoods. ERSI operates through a portfolio of interconnected solutions, including a dedicated financing vehicle, a business incubator for reef-positive enterprises, community-based solutions, and policy support for sustainable coastal and marine resource management. The project emphasizes results-based management and adaptive implementation to ensure quality delivery and long-term sustainability.

Job Overview:
The Results-Based Analyst will play a crucial role in strengthening and operationalizing the project’s results framework, monitoring system, and learning processes. This position requires the analyst to ensure that the project is implemented and monitored against a robust results framework that aligns with both programme-level indicators and GFCR outcome-level indicators. The analyst will lead the design and continuous refinement of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) strategy, ensuring compliance with UNDP standards and national policies. The role involves regular engagement with implementing partners and stakeholders to identify results gaps, recommend corrective actions, and facilitate knowledge generation and sharing of best practices. The analyst will also support the planning and coordination of monitoring activities and provide technical support to national programmes and partners, ensuring effective management of the M&E process.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary duties and responsibilities of the Results-Based Analyst include:

• Implementing monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies by leading the design and refinement of the ERSI M&E strategy, ensuring alignment with programme-level outputs and GFCR indicators.
• Embedding the M&E framework in all partner agreements and consultancy terms of reference.
• Regularly reviewing and updating the ERSI results framework and performance indicators in collaboration with national partners and technical advisors.
• Developing M&E tools and processes for diverse activities, including ecological monitoring, financial monitoring, and community-based economic activities.
• Supporting the planning and coordination of monitoring activities, including joint field missions and review meetings.
• Collecting, validating, and analyzing data from implementing partners to ensure coherence and timely updates of the ERSI indicator tracking system.
• Monitoring progress against performance indicators and preparing analytical notes and reports for various stakeholders.
• Facilitating knowledge generation and sharing by translating M&E findings into user-friendly knowledge products.
• Performing other RBM/M&E-related tasks as necessary for the efficient functioning of the ERSI PMU and UNDP Country Office.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in fields such as International Development, Economics, Climate Finance, Environmental Studies, Biodiversity Conservation, Social Sciences, or Monitoring & Evaluation. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the aforementioned areas, combined with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will be considered. Applicants with a master’s degree are not required to have prior professional work experience, while those with a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in RBM, Monitoring & Evaluation, or project management.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in relevant fields such as International Development, Economics, Climate Finance, Environmental Studies, Biodiversity Conservation, Social Sciences, or Monitoring & Evaluation. A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in these areas, along with two additional years of qualifying experience, is also acceptable in lieu of a master’s degree.

Experience:
The level of experience required for this position varies based on educational qualifications. Candidates with a master’s degree are not required to have prior professional work experience, while those with a bachelor’s degree must have at least two years of relevant professional experience in RBM, Monitoring & Evaluation, or project management. Desired experience includes designing and operationalizing M&E systems for multi-component projects, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and field-based monitoring coordination.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Cairo, with regular travel to the field as required. The role involves participation in internal coordination meetings and relevant UNDP corporate RBM/M&E processes. UNDP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The organization does not tolerate harassment or discrimination and ensures that all selected candidates undergo relevant checks. UNDP reserves the right to select multiple candidates from this vacancy announcement and may retain applications for similar positions. The recruitment process does not involve any fees.