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Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Officer

Job categories Programme Management

Vacancy code VA/2022/B5506/24610
Department/office AR, MMCO, Myanmar
Duty station Yangon, Myanmar
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-9
Duration Open ended (subject to organisational requirements,
availability of funds and satisfactory performance)
Application period 04-Nov-2022 to 25-Nov-2022

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the
announcement.

Background Information - Myanmar

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Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for three of the largest development
programmes in the country, namely the Access to Health, the Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT) and the
Joint Peace Fund (JPF). In addition, UNOPS is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the
Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative targeting drug resistant malaria in the greater Mekong
sub-region. UNOPS also provides procurement, infrastructure and project management services to a wide range
of organizations in the country, including international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs and
INGOs. UNOPS plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent
requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

 Background Information - Job-specific

The Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT) is a multi-donor fund set up in 2009, marking its ten-year
anniversary in 2019. LIFT aims to strengthen the resilience and sustainable livelihoods of poor households by
helping people to reach their full economic potential. This is achieved through increasing incomes, improving the
nutrition of women and children, and decreasing vulnerabilities to shocks, stresses and adverse
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LIFT is a significant actor in Myanmar’s development. To date, of the most vulnerable people, roughly 38 per cent
of Myanmar’s population have benefitted from LIFT’s programmes. From January 2019, LIFT has been guided by a
new five-year strategy that puts ‘leaving no one behind’ at the centre and will in particular focus on social
inclusion and cohesion, increased support to areas affected by conflict, bringing displaced people into LIFT’s
development programmes and working with Government at all levels on targeted policies that achieve gains in
these areas.

LIFT has received funding from altogether 16 international donors since it was established. The current donors
are the UK, the European Union, Switzerland, Australia, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand,
Norway and Ireland. For more details, visit www.lift-fund.org (http://www.lift-fund.org/). 

The position will be located in the LIFT Fund Manager’s Office (FMO), which comprises of about 48 people
organized in the following teams: programme, M&E, communications and operations. The M&E Officer will work
within the programme teams under the supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Manager and
secondary supervision of the thematic program team leaders. 

The MEAL system must be able to monitor the progress of individual projects funded by LIFT, assess the
performance of geographic and thematic programmes comprised of multiple projects, as well as aggregate the
data to monitor LIFT’s progress against its own logical framework and evaluate LIFT’s performance overall. LIFT’s
MEAL system requires continuous development and refinement as new programmes are designed, implemented
and assessed. As a member of the programme teams and the M&E team, the national M&E Officer will have the
responsibility to support the programme teams in their M&E tasks and analysis of the data. The M and E Officer
will be implementing the programme related parts of LIFT’s Monitoring and Evaluation for Accountability and
Learning (MEAL) system. Currently, LIFT consists of five thematic programme areas namely, Agriculture, Food and
Market Systems (AFMS), Financial Inclusion, Nutrition, Decent Work and Labour Mobility (DWLM) and Civil Society
and Localisation. Priority will be given to candidates with strong background and experience in Nutrition and
Agriculture, Food and Market Systems thematic areas.

 Functional Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the UNOPS/LIFT Fund Director, the direct supervision of the Monitoring and
Evaluation Senior Manager and in accordance with UNOPS policies, procedures and practices, the Monitoring and
Evaluation Senior Officer will be responsible for:

Provide support in MEAL systems development at Program/Thematic Level 

Supporting the respective LIFT Programmes in the design and implementation of their MEAL systems at
program and project level including the development and adjustment of Theories of Change, Evaluation and
Learning Questions, Program MEAL Plans/Measurement Frameworks and Data collection and analysis
processes
Contribute M&E expertise in the assigned thematic and regional teams for regular coordination across LIFT
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Assist the international M&E officer in the development and testing of M&E tools, approaches and databases
as part of the project and programme MEAL system.

Maintaining detailed knowledge of all issues relevant to monitoring and evaluation of the respective projects
and programmes

Technical support and capacity building to LIFT Partners in design and implementation of MEAL System 

Conduct comprehensive and ongoing assessments of LIFT partner’s MEAL systems and identify areas for 
capacity development with a view to improving overall quality of data reported to LIFT

Conduct relevant M&E trainings and related capacity development activities with a view to ensuring LIFT
partner MEAL systems are fully operational and in compliance with the LIFT MEAL standards 

Participating in project field visits to review LIFT partner MEAL systems and conducting data quality reviews

Other duties as assigned by the primary and secondary supervisor aimed at building the institutional
capacity of CSOs and local organisations on M&E. 

Other duties as assigned by the primary and secondary supervisor aimed at building the institutional
capacity of the CSOs and local organisations on M&E

Overall responsibility for coordination of program level reviews, evaluation and other studies initiated to
contribute towards overall LIFT evidence base 

Supporting programme and project relevant monitoring and evaluation missions commissioned by the Fund
Board or UNOPS.

Assisting with the design and management of project reviews and evaluations 

Take lead in preparing/reviewing key technical documents including terms of reference; data collection tools;
draft reports among others. 

Key point person for consultants that may be hired to provide technical support in design and execution of
program based reviews, evaluations or specialized studies. 

Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of key outputs of the reviews, evaluations and studies
initiated by the relevant thematic/program area. 

Provide support to key LIFT level MEAL processes including household surveys, knowledge management
and key learning initiatives 

Support in conducting the LIFT household surveys and other related studies undertaken with a view to
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Work closely with designated LIFT MEAL Officers in conducting analysis and aggregation of LIFT household
survey data as pertains to the relevant thematic areas. 

Support Programme Team Leaders in conducting further analysis of LIFT household data for purposes of
programming or reporting as may be required by LIFT partners from time to time

 In collaboration with the LIFT Knowledge Management Unit, contribute to the LIFT knowledge management
and learning system.

Contribute towards Program and LIFT level reporting (internal and external) and production of relevant
publications  

Review/clearance of M&E reports from implementing partners focusing on data correctness, quality and
analysis

Ensuring that projects and programmes collect, maintain updated M&E data   and the data is cleaned,
analysed and readily available to the programme management and the M&E unit within LIFT FMO.

Prepare monthly updates on MEAL activities and key accomplishments for the thematic area

Contributing with project and programme related information and data to the review and production of LIFT
M&E reports and publications.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of
the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

Work objectives will be set in accordance with the relevant programme team work plan and reviewed regularly
with the primary and secondary supervisor.

 Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education
A Master degree in any of the LIFT Thematic fields (Nutrition, Agriculture, Public Health, Agricultural
economics) other relevant social sciences, statistics, development studies is required.
Additional two years of similar experience with a Bachelor Degree is considered as equivalent.
Additional studies in community development, M&E and/or research design and methodologies are
desirable.

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A minimum of two years of professional experience working with any one of the respective programmatic
thematic areas and involved in M&E activities and processes with international development programmes is
required.

Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skill is a key requirement.

Strong data management skills, including the use and maintenance of databases would be an advantage.

Experience and technical background in one of the following thematic areas; nutrition, agriculture, decent
work and labour migration and financial inclusion projects/programmes is highly preferred.

Previous successful involvement with, and good knowledge of UN, NGOs and civil society would be an
advantage.

Strong skills in using computer software programmes, including EXCEL, SPSS, STATA, WORD and
POWERPOINT is required. Skills in other software programs would be an added advantage. 

Language
Fluency in both written and spoken English and Myanmar language is required.

 Competencies
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages
others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high
standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the
development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role
model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership
styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the
end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a
competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

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Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish
a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas.
Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible
use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach
to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own
behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous
improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an
unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to
problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a
consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares
knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding
common ground.

 Contract type, level and duration

THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION, ONLY MYANMAR NATIONALS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Contract type: Local ICA Specialist

Contract level: LICA-9 
Contract duration:  Open ended (subject to organisational requirements, availability  of funds  and satisfactory
performance)

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-
Agreements.aspx (https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-
offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx)

 Additional Considerations
Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
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origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression,
sexual orientation, religion or belief, or disability.
UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
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before providing services to UNOPS.
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures
of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  
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In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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