International Consultant to develop Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED), M&E Framework, Act, Rules and Training Modules, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 7.5 months, Remote with travel

Contract Duration- 7.5 months

Working arrangement: Home Based

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) under Ministry of Planning supports the effective implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) and contributes to Bangladesh’s broader development vision. The Perspective Plan, Five-Year Plans and ADP have placed special emphasis on IMED’s role, with increasing attention to introducing results-based management norms and procedures to promote more accountable and effective implementation of ADP projects. It is against this backdrop that UNICEF is supporting IMED to develop its Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, Act and Rules to ensure effective investment and socio-economic development through monitoring and evaluation of development projects, transparency and efficiency. This initiative will strengthen results-based management, align national systems and ensure systematic generation and use of evidence in planning, budgeting, and policy decisions. UNICEF therefore is calling for applications for an international consultant to lead the assignment. The consultant will work hand in hand with a national consultant to carry out the assignment.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: External TOR.pdf

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Master’s degree in social sciences, Law, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Project Management, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field.
• Work Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years experience in project M&E Sector. Experience at both national and international levels will be considered an added advantage.
• Proven experience in drafting M&E frameworks, acts, rules, and Module at national and international level.
• At least five years practical experience in project management and operations.
• Skills : A public policy / legal expert with deep M&E systems expertise.
• Language Requirements: Fluent in English and those fluent or basic Bangla will have an added advantage.

Desirables: Familiarity with public sector systems in Bangladesh, particularly planning process.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF ValuesUNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal template.docx
• A detailed technical proposal: A brief approach and methodology on how the assignment will be conducted. No more than 2 pages.

Remarks:

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