Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead United Nations agency focused on delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and territories, working to ensure that every individual has the right to make informed choices about their reproductive health. The organization is committed to achieving gender balance and fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce, with a strong emphasis on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. UNFPA's mission is guided by the principles of human rights, and it aims to address the unmet needs for family planning, prevent maternal deaths, eliminate gender-based violence, and adapt to demographic changes through evidence-based policies. The organization is dedicated to transparency, ethical standards, and delivering high-impact results in a rapidly changing development landscape.

Job Overview:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst position at UNFPA is crucial for the effective implementation of the organization's programs in Afghanistan. This role involves close collaboration with the program team in the country office and sub-offices, providing extensive support in planning, monitoring, and results-based reporting activities as outlined in the country program document. The analyst will design and implement information management and data collection tools, ensuring that the data collected is accurate, reliable, and timely. Reporting directly to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the analyst will contribute to the development of monitoring frameworks, facilitate the use of evaluation results for evidence-based planning, and support the overall monitoring and evaluation system of UNFPA in Afghanistan. The position requires a proactive approach to data management and a commitment to upholding the organization's mission of promoting reproductive health and rights.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst include:

• Programme Planning: Provide technical inputs for developing theories of change for programs and projects, considering past, present, and future contexts. Facilitate the development of quality monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including costed plans for the country program. Contribute to the formulation of the United Nations Framework, including common country analysis and joint work plans. Support the development of annual and multi-year results plans and field monitoring plans. Promote the use of evaluation results for evidence-based planning and programming.
• Programme Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop a comprehensive monitoring plan to systematically monitor the country program document. Design a robust monitoring and evaluation system based on health management information systems. Create and contextualize standard data collection tools for M&E activities. Monitor and track results against targets and support annual and midterm reviews of projects. Facilitate field monitoring and coordinate with program teams to promote the use of monitoring recommendations.
• Results Reporting: Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, compiling reports to inform decision-making. Develop quality results reports for internal and external audiences, ensuring effective communication of results. Support the dissemination of results reports related to the implementation of UNFPA's strategic plan and regional programs.
• Additional Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designated authority, contributing to the overall success of the M&E unit and UNFPA's mission in Afghanistan.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in development studies, sociology, or other related social science fields. Prior professional experience in planning, designing, and managing humanitarian programs is essential, along with substantive experience in program development and implementation, particularly in establishing monitoring and evaluation frameworks in both development and humanitarian settings. A good understanding of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV) issues is required, along with experience in data collection, management, and analysis. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, and proficiency in current office software applications. Familiarity with UN policies and principles is an advantage.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in development studies, sociology, or other related social science fields. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of program planning, monitoring, and evaluation within the context of humanitarian and development work.

Experience:
Candidates should have prior professional experience in planning, designing, and managing humanitarian programs. Substantive experience in program development and implementation, as well as establishing monitoring and evaluation frameworks in both development and humanitarian settings, is required. This experience should include a good knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence issues, with practical experience in data collection, management, and analysis.

Languages:
Fluency in English and a local language, either Dari or Pashto, is required for this position. Additionally, working knowledge of other UN languages would be considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.

Additional Notes:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other applicable benefits. UNFPA promotes a work environment that reflects values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and a healthy work-life balance. The organization encourages applications from women, individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA is committed to equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all candidates, regardless of personal characteristics.