Background

Today Ukraine is facing its most serious challenges since achieving independence in 1991. The ongoing war has already resulted in significant loss of life, unprecedented displacement, internally and towards neighboring countries, and devastating destruction of infrastructure. The UN Ukraine Flash Appeal shows that at least 15.7 million people are in immediate need of emergency assistance and protection. Early projections indicate that if the war should continue in the medium to long term, up to 90% of the Ukrainian population could face poverty and extreme economic vulnerability, and the country’s socio-economic progress could be set-back by almost 20 years. In the short-term, 62% of the population is at high risk of falling into poverty. Ukraine’s economy is set to shrink by 45% this year due to the war and even with a moderate recovery in the next few years, by 2025 the GDP would still only be two-thirds of the pre-war GDP in 2021.

In addition, the country faces losses of many people’s lives and devastative destruction of infrastructures and economic bases. Currently, more than 50% of the energy infrastructure damaged, causing the massive disruption of energy supply nationwide with millions of people experiencing power outages and challenges in heating. Extensive scale of destruction of infrastructure, rehabilitating or constructing infrastructures and installing equipment with necessary supply of the materials is urgently required to restore or maintain life-line and key basic services, followed by removal or mines and explosives as well as debris.

The widespread presence of landmines, cluster munitions, and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) in Ukraine pose a considerable and mounting threat. To address the emergency needs in the country, and meet long-term goals for Ukraine, UNDP is scaling-up Mine Action interventions through its a multi-donor funded Mine Action project which enhances the national capacity of Mine Action authorities and emergency service responders, establishes normative frameworks and links Mine Action with sustainable development outcomes.

The incumbent will support in the strengthening and management of the monitoring and evaluation system within the project, ensuring project targets are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.    Ensures Quality Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) in humanitarian response with a focus to:
•    Support the refinement and maintenance of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework (s) in line with an Annual Work Plan, to inform effective Results Based Management methodologies;
•    Support the planning process of monitoring activities and follow up its implementation. Prepares project operational and administrative reports by collecting, selecting, reviewing and maintaining a wide range of information.
•    Support the preparation and implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, to capture qualitative and quantitative data, in line with an Annual Work Plan and Project log frame according to the UNDP quality standards;
•    Verify that all Project interventions are monitored accordingly to the monitoring plan. Inform deviations of planned activities and identify needs of reprograming;
•    Track Issues/Challenges and Risk logs for updates, by ensuring quality standards in terms of alignment with a theory of change, quality results frameworks as well as planned M&E activities and risk management;
•    Lead the coordination of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system, as assigned, including the conduct of surveys, and application of evaluation tools, After Action Reviews and feedback mechanisms and processes;
•    Provide cross-functional Project support to coordinate data collection and analysis from field visits;
•    Support the management of routine data collection, including data entry in the Integrated Monitoring and Reporting system (IMRP) to ensure accuracy and completeness;
•    Support the planning of mid-term and ad-hoc evaluations, and ensure such M&E products are designed and implemented in accordance with established UNDP quality standards, and the results are disseminated in a timely manner to stakeholders in order contribute to wider learning;
•    Assist in the overall implementation and management of evaluation policies, strategies and processes focusing on the achievement of results and lessons learned;
•    Support the development and implementation of online and offline data collection tools to meet monitoring, evaluation, and reporting needs of the Project;
•    Ensure quality contributions to UNDP annual Results-Oriented Annual Reporting (ROAR), including provision of quality Programme data according to a predefined set of indicators and other requirements, etc.
•    Support the process of UNDP reporting systems by documenting M&E information for Quantum, IMRP, and Transparency Dashboard as well as facilitating the process of programme/project Quality Assurance and Monitoring across the Project team.
2.    Facilitates Knowledge Management and Capacity Building through:
•    Support in the identification and formulation of evaluation findings, lessons learned from evaluations and studies to be integrated into broader UNDP knowledge management;
•    Assist in the implementation of Evaluation, Knowledge Management and Learning strategies;
•    Promoting good practice in relation to Gender, Sex, Age, and Disability in Humanitarian Response, in compliance with Sex, Age, and Disability Disaggregated Data (SADDD) categorical reporting requirements and Gender responsive mechanisms in humanitarian contexts.
•    Support in collaboration and coordination with other UN agencies, government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations on monitoring, evaluation and data management issues;
•    Keeping abreast of latest development and professional norms, standards, tools and methodologies in context of M&E methodologies and best practice;

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

4. Institutional Arrangement

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the MAP Knowledge Management and Reporting Specialist and in close collaboration with the MAP project team and UNDP Country Office (CO) team, promoting a client-oriented approach, and compliance with UNDP rules and regulations.

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the MAP Knowledge Management and Reporting Specialist and in close collaboration with the MAP project team and UNDP Country Office (CO) team, promoting a client-oriented approach, and compliance with UNDP rules and regulations.

Competencies

Core
Achieve Results:	LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:	LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously:	LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility:	LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination:	LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner:	LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:	LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Business Direction & Strategy	Effective Decision Making	Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.
Business Management	Project Management	Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Business Management	Communication	Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Administration & Operations	Events Management (including retreats, trainings, and meetings)	Ability to manage events, including venue identification, accommodation, logistics, catering, transportation, and cash disbursements, etc.
Human Resources- People strategy and planning	Job design	Ability to design job roles to meet specific organizational objectives.
Procurement	Financial Analysis	Knowledge of evaluating businesses, projects, budgets, and other finance related transactions to determine their performance and suitability.
2030 Agenda: People	Gender	Innovation and Gender Equality

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements	An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Social Sciences, or a related discipline is required OR A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Min. years of relevant work experience	Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at national or international level of relevant experience working experience in monitoring, reporting, evaluation, research, or data management.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section	Experience using computers and office software packages. Demonstrated experience in collecting, analyzing, cleaning, and managing quantitative and qualitative data for monitoring and reporting purposes. Proven experience with corporate or project monitoring systems, reporting processes, dashboards, or similar tools. Experience conducting fact-checking, proofreading, editing, and consolidation of technical inputs for reports or knowledge products. Experience in coordination communication, including the ability to liaise effectively with project teams, partners, and service providers. Proven track record of experience with networking and partnership development. Experience preparing basic data visualizations, summaries, and analytical notes. Experience with field monitoring, surveys, or online/offline data collection tools. Experience using Power BI or other data visualization tools. Experience working with data management or analysis software (e.g., Power Query, SQL, or statistical tools).
Required Language(s)	Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.
Professional Certificates	N/A

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst , NPSA-8, DS - Kyiv, National Position