UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME EXTERNAL
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No: 002/06-MP
Post Title: M&E Officer
Duration: 6 Months (with possible extension)
Post Level: ALD 3
DUTY STATION: MONROVIA, LIBERIA (with travel to the Counties and
Districts)
BUREAU/OFFICE: RBA/UNDP
ADVERTIZED ON: 18 DECEMBER 2006
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2 JANUARY 2007
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Background
The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the
United Nations Development Programme, in partnership with the
Government of Liberia signed three agreements for program implementation
in the Republic of Liberia June 2004. In its role as Principal
Recipient, UNDP is responsible for the financial and programmatic
management of the Global Fund grant as well as for the overall
monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the programme and supervision
of the procurement of health and non-health products.
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities of the Global
Fund Program have the following objectives: (i) to monitor and
evaluate results and impacts of the program; (ii) to provide a
basis for decision making on necessary amendments and improvements;
and (iii) to promote accountability for resource use. In the monitoring
of the program UNDP will follow the principle of results-based
monitoring compatible with the Global Funds results based management/
disbursement approach.
In order to support the coordination of the project and preparation
of the reports needed, a qualified M&E expert will be recruited
to integrate the GF Unit.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
(i). Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation plan.
(ii). Prepare the M&E Procedures Manual for the use of the
Sub Recipients.
(iii). Coordinate the collection, processing and analysis of the
information on the approved indicators for the monitoring of the
implementation of the Global Fund program.
(iv). Review existing M&E tools and give appropriate advise;
(v). Define the mechanisms to monitor the performance of the sub
recipients.
(vi). Coordinate the preparation of the quarterly reports to be
submitted to the Global Fund, LFA, CCM and UNDP.
(vii). Provide periodic information to the CCM on the monitoring
of the GFATM program and assist the CCM in the identification
of potential implementation problems and bottlenecks;
(viii). Coordinate Ad-hoc site visits that may be required by
the Global Fund and its agents.
(ix). Identify the Sub-Recipients (SR) capacity in the field of
M&E and provide training to fill the gaps identified.
(x). Any other tasks assigned by the RR of UNDP in its capacity
as PR for the overall Management, Supervision, Monitoring and
Evaluation of the implementation of the Program
Required Qualifications:
A Masters Degree in Public Health/Health Sciences with at least
3 years M&E related experience
Epidemiological literacy and skills in epidemiology surveillance,
A firm grounding in programming activity M&E,
Ability to work with minimal supervision (high problem solving
skills)
Have managed a project wherein systematic input, output and
process data were colleted, summarized and used to guide programming,
Understanding of the flow of data, at various levels,
Capacity to advise on an integrated system that generates and
links verified primary biological, behavioral, program and financial
data,
Excellent command of the English with strong writing, communications
and facilitation skills
Computer literate word, excel, power point and access
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with national
and international counterpart staff with an understanding of the
prevailing political and social environment.
Proficiency in English with excellent speaking and writing skills.
Effective communication skills and ability to establish good
working relationships with national authorities and international
interlocutors.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
Address all applications with a covering letter, copies of academic/professional
certificates and updated Curriculum Vitae to:
Deputy Resident Representative (Operations)
ATTN: Human Resources Unit
United Nations Development Programme
Simpson Apartment, Sekou Toure Avenue, Mamba Point
Monrovia, Liberia
Vacancies may also be submitted electronically at vacancies.lr@undp.org.
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
ONLY SHORT-LISTED CONDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Note: All applications/queries must be addressed to:
vacancies.lr@undp.org
Also you can download the P11 Form here
UNDP Liberia