Results-Based Management Coordinator

UNDP • Picayune, MS

2h • Onsite

About The Position

UNDP’s Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) was established in 1978 to improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people, having delivered over USD 1.7 billion in development assistance. The Palestinian Programmatic Framework (PPF) 2023-2027 envisions a dignified life for all Palestinians, centered on ‘Transformative Resilience’ with a focus on cohesive Palestinian identity, self-reliance, and ownership. Over the next three years, UNDP/PAPP will contribute to Palestinian national development plans and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) through interventions in three programmatic priority areas: i) democratic governance and quality services; ii) inclusive economic opportunities; iii) sustainable natural resources management. Operating in an extremely volatile environment, UNDP/PAPP requires flexibility in strategic programmatic frameworks to measure results. Results Based Management (RBM) is a broad management strategy adopted by UNDP to achieve improved performance and demonstrable results through good planning, monitoring, evaluation, learning, and feedback into planning. A strong and streamlined RBM system is key to strengthening the organization's overall impact on the development of the State of Palestine. An RBM Team was established with objectives to ensure adherence to corporate requirements, timely and quality monitoring and evaluation, organizational learning, and the use of evidence for quality reporting, communication, positioning, and resource mobilization. The RBM Team supports project and programme staff in applying common approaches, standardized tools, and effective means to plan, monitor, and evaluate their projects, and works closely with other units at UNDP/PAPP. The RBM Team, through the RBM Analyst, also acts as the focal point for the RBAS RBM Team and coordinates responses to requests from HQ/RBAS and the Deputy Special Representative.

Requirements

• Secondary Education is required. Or a university degree (bachelor´s degree) in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, MIS, Social/Political Sciences, Economics or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years (with High School Diploma) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) relevant experience specifically focused on RBM and M&E
• Experience in developing results frameworks and Theory of Change, and M&E plans for development projects
• Demonstrated experience working with monitoring and evaluation of development projects/programme, including lessons learned
• Experience in reviewing and drafting project reports or supporting evaluations
• Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages
• Fluency in Arabic and English

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with international or non-profit organizations
• Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNDP procedures
• Demonstrated ability to integrate cross-cutting issues (gender equality, human rights, social inclusion, climate risk) into safeguards assessments and programming
• Demonstrated ability to Travel within and between Jerusalem and West Bank
• Professional certificates in M&E or RBM

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Programme Analysts with all key M&E activities throughout the project cycle in coordination with the RBM Analyst, including development of RRF, ToCs and M&E plans, review progress against milestones/targets, design of survey or feedback forms and assist in field visits as well as support in identification of lessons learnt and good practices
• Review project reports to ensure they are results-oriented and evidence-based in collaboration with the RBM Analyst
• For a shorter or longer period of time the RBM Coordinator can be designated by the RBM Team Leader to support one or several projects on a full part-time basis
• Support the RBM Analyst in drafting ToRs, evaluate bidders, support evaluation team with required inputs, review evaluations reports as well as in the use of findings and inputs for communication materials
• Support the Programme Team in preparing and reviewing management response and key actions and follow-up with project/programme teams to ensure key actions are addressed and updated in the Evaluation Resource Center (ERC) in a timely manner
• Contribute to the design and implementation of internal evaluation tools including online surveys, focus group discussion and meetings with beneficiaries and stakeholders
• Track the completion of the quality assurance assessment of projects (design, implementation and closure) and review assessment and performance
• Support programm teams in updating their projects/portfolios information including review quality of inserted information on the projects, indicators, targets, results, etc. in the corporate systems, primarilty Quantm and Quantum+
• Ensure continuous update of corporate requirements including IATI dashboard with all relevant and required information from project/programme teams, as well as provide inputs for IWP, ROAR, etc. in coordination with the RBM Analyst
• In coordination with BSSC colleagues, support the project teams in preparing for audit and evaluation missions in coordination with the RBM Analyst as needed
• Support in the identification of trainings needs among UNDP staff within RBM in coordination with the RBM Analyst
• Support the design and execution of internal RBM trainings to UNDP and implementing partners staff in Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem
• Draft the RBM Quarterly Update and facilitate the dissemination of knowledge and best practices
• Take part in learning activities, incuidng webinars and virtual training held by Regional office and HQ
• Perform any other duties agreed to within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities
• Learning activities, including webinars and virtual training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees