Consultant for Strengthening Monitoring and Evaluation Systems

Official Job Title:

Consultant for Strengthening Monitoring and Evaluation Systems

Duty Station

Lebanon, UNFPA Office

Hiring Office

UNFPA Lebanon

Grade (Classified)

NOB                                      

Vacancy Ref #

UNFPA/LBN/2022/005

Duration

2  months and half

Start-up Date

15 October to 30 December, 2022

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Development of GBV-SRH Integrated Training Guide

Purpose of consultancy:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA works towards achieving the three transformative results: end preventable maternal deaths, end unmet need for family planning and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

Within its context of work in Lebanon, and as part of its mandate, The Consultant will have a key role in improving the quality and results orientation of UNFPA-supported policy and programme interventions and in contributing to developing institutional and national capacity in monitoring and evaluation.

Scope of work:

(Description of services, activities, or outputs)

The consultant will work closely with UNFPA to carry out the following tasks:

1. Prepare an action plan with a timeline of activities to be carried out under this consultancy and in line with recommendations of regional IM/M&E visit;
2. Build the capacity of staff and national counterparts in reporting, monitoring and evaluation Accountability and Learning along with Reporting;
3. Support CO compliance with the corporate Strategic Information System (SIS) process including yearly planning, quarterly reporting and annual reporting;
4. Review monitoring sheets and ensure alignment with donor framework and regional dashboard/SITREP requirements;
5. Review and strengthen  AAP and feedback framework;
6. Support in planning for upcoming project evaluation;
7. As requested by the Head of Office attend relevant coordination forum on data and M&E

Duration working schedule:

2 months and half (15th October-30th December)

Place where services are to be delivered:

Lebanon

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):

All deliverables will be submitted electronically in English

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:

The consultant will deliver the tasks based on milestones and deliverables agreed upon and reflected in the contract terms. These deliverables include reporting requirements as well as a timeline. 

Supervisory arrangements:

The consultant will work under the guidance and supervision of the Head of office

Expected travel:

NA

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:

The Consultant should fulfil the following requirements:

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, preferably in Public Health, Population, Management, Demography, Development, Economics or Public Administration

Experience:

• At least 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in development and monitoring and evaluation
• Proficiency in current office software applications
• Familiarity with UN policies and principles will be an advantage
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking and a commitment to results
• Ability to organize work effectively and to meet planned deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with persons of different backgrounds in multicultural environment
• Must possess negotiation and presentation skills
• Experience working with government implementing partners is a plus
• Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic are required

Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:

• Relevant documents
• Continuous guidance
• Transportation to field location

Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:

N/A

Signature of Requesting Officer in Hiring Office:

Date: September 20, 2022