Monitoring and Evaluation Associate, G6, Banjul, The Gambia

The Position:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate is based in the Gambia Country Office (CO). Under the direct supervision of the Technical Coordinator and the overall guidance of the Assistant Representative and Head of Programmes, the incumbent substantively contributes to the effective monitoring, evaluation, and evidence generation related to the EU-ISEY project. The incumbent plays an important role in improving the results orientation of project interventions and ensuring compliance with both UNFPA and European Union (EU) reporting standards.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate plays an important role in improving the results orientation of project interventions and ensuring compliance with both UNFPA and European Union (EU) reporting standards.

Under the guidance of the Project Coordinator, you would be responsible for:

• Project Results Tracking: Provide technical support and assistance to monitor the progress of all UNFPA-led activities within the EU-ISEY project to ensure the quality of implementation and achievement of set milestones.
• EU Compliance & Reporting: support data entry into the EU’s OPSYS result reporting system and contributes to the regular submission of bi-annual and yearly progress reports.
• Field Monitoring: Conducts site visits and spot checks at schools and teacher training institutions to monitor mentorship programs and leadership initiatives for female educators.
• Capacity Building: Supports the capacity building of implementing partners and grassroots CSOs on results-based management (RBM), data disaggregation, and project reporting.

Work Relations
The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate facilitates the work of consultants and experts, maintaining collaborative relationships with counterparts in the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST). Internal contacts include the EU-ISEY Project Team (UNOPS, UNFPA, Expertise France) and the CO’s programme/technical team. External contacts include the EU Delegation, other UN agencies, and civil society partners

Qualifications and Experience Education:

Education: Completion of Secondary School Education is required. Advance diploma in programme and project management, a university degree (or equivalent) in Statistics, Economics, Education, Development, or other related social science fields is an added advantage.

Knowledge and Experience: At least six years of increasingly responsible experience in project monitoring and evaluation within development programs.

Languages: Fluency in English with good verbal and written skills.

Required Competencies

Values:
• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Functional Competencies:
• Results-based programme development and management,
• Innovation
• Building strategic alliances

Core Competencies:
• Results orientation, analytical thinking
• Analytical thinking
• Effective communication

Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity, and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all, including persons with disabilities.

Note: UNFPA reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNFPA at the same grade level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements. Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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