Consultant - Monitoring, Reporting and Quality Assurance

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Position Title: Consultant - Monitoring, Reporting and Quality Assurance
Location: Vienna
Country: Austria
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the United Nations, which was established in 194

• It operates globally with a mission to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations. The organization has a vast workforce comprising thousands of employees and operates in numerous countries around the world, focusing on various issues including human rights, economic development, and environmental sustainability.

Job Overview:
The Consultant for Monitoring, Reporting, and Quality Assurance will play a crucial role in strengthening Results Based Management within the organization. The position entails delivering high-quality analyses and written outputs, improving monitoring and evaluation guidelines, and ensuring systematic monitoring of project data. The consultant will be responsible for compiling and categorizing project data, supporting independent evaluations, and ensuring timely submission of results-based reports. The role also involves developing communication and visibility products to enhance the visibility of CEB achievements and support fundraising efforts. The consultant will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that the objectives of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) are effectively implemented and communicated.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Consultant include:

• Delivering high-quality analyses and written outputs for various documents such as concept notes, proposals, and strategic/programme documents.
• Improving monitoring and evaluation guidelines and tools.
• Providing guidance and training on pre- and post-training assessments.
• Elaborating on guidance for improving CATS and providing it to ITS.
• Enhancing CEB’s financial monitoring dashboards.
• Compiling, revising, and systematically storing CEB project data.
• Categorizing and analyzing project data for reporting and strategic decision-making.
• Supporting independent project evaluations and coordinating follow-up actions.
• Ensuring that global programme reports meet results-based standards and are submitted on time. 1
• Submitting monthly reports on the progress of work assignments to the supervisor. 1
• Developing communication and visibility products to highlight CEB achievements. 1
• Ensuring donor reports meet results-based standards and are submitted timely. 1
• Supporting donor/steering committee meetings and developing appealing fundraising proposals.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for this position include an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, economics, criminology, journalism, or social sciences such as international relations, management, public administration, political science, or social anthropology. Alternatively, a first-level university degree in similar fields combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Additionally, ten years of working experience in project management, outreach, donor reporting, and resource mobilization is required, along with experience in monitoring and reporting. Candidates should have sound experience in drafting results-based project reports for donors and other purposes, and experience at the international level and in developing countries is desirable. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, including power query and macros, is also desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in relevant fields such as law, economics, criminology, journalism, or social sciences. A first-level university degree in similar fields may be accepted if combined with additional qualifying experience. This educational background is essential to ensure that the consultant has the necessary theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to perform the job effectively.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of ten years of working experience in areas related to project management, outreach, donor reporting, and resource mobilization. Candidates must have substantial experience in monitoring and reporting, as well as a proven track record in drafting results-based project reports. Experience at the international level and in developing countries is considered an asset, as it provides valuable insights into the challenges and dynamics of working in diverse contexts.

Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English is mandatory for this position, as it is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of another official United Nations language, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish, is considered an advantage and may enhance the candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
The position is expected to be based in Vienna, Austria, with a duration from April 28, 2025, to August 8, 202

• The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or training. It is important for applicants to be aware that the organization does not request information regarding applicants' bank accounts.