Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant, G5 (UN Kenya Common Roster - Multiple Positions & Duty Stations) at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

Responsibilities

The Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant will perform the following:

Main Duties (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• Support programme and project managers in designing and implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks and plans, in line with Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures with appropriate tracking tools.
• Provide input to the preparation of annual work plans and budgets and participate in defining targets and indicators to ensure consistency with approved country programme and project documents.
• Support the mapping of business processes and elaboration of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in programme and project oversight.
• Assist in the development of a consolidated reporting system with designated sections for each project and preparation of regular progress reports on activities undertaken, results achieved against targets and plan for follow up actions.  
• Support Project Quality Assurance documentation, risk assessment, and any other required templates and documentation.
• Assist project teams in conducting project steering committee, working group and other meetings through organization of meeting, and recording of minutes.
• Identify and document success stories, achievements and lessons learned and ensure continuous knowledge sharing across project offices.
• Assist with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• Assist with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to effective campaign management and ability to coordinate and manage complex communication campaigns and events. Establish effective collaboration and partnerships with officials at all levels inside and outside the organization and ability to perform analysis, modelling, and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Shows pride in work and in achievements and demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results and is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
• TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise. Is willing to learn from others, places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree in social sciences, Business Administration, Project Management or any other related field is desirable

Job - Specific Qualification

• Relevant training in Project/Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration or other related areas is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of Five (5) years of progressive experience in assisting project planning and reporting is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years for candidates who possess a first level University degree. Experience working with Microsoft Office applications is required. Experience in using integrated information management systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable. One (1) year of work experience within the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.