Project Analyst-Monitoring and Evaluation [Open to internal and external applicants]

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP Cambodia Country Office (CO) works in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC), non-government organizations, civil society organizations, community-based organizations, multilateral aid agencies, bilateral donors, and the private sector to accelerate the achievement of Cambodia Sustainable Development Goals (CSDGs) and other national development priorities as set out in the Pentagonal Strategy for realizing the national vision 2050.

In Cambodia, the UNDP Country Programme Document 2024-2028 (CPD) identified three transformational shifts as priorities for support during the next 5 years. The first shift is toward an economic growth model that accelerates inclusive growth, economic diversification, and human development. The second shift involves championing just energy transition, climate action, and nature-based solutions as the foundation for national wealth, well-being, and resilience to shocks. The third shift is towards strengthening institutions, civic space, and participation as enablers for inclusive growth, access to rights, and equal opportunities for all, whilst ensuring that society at large is using the full potential of digital transformation. The CPD is aligned to national priorities and policies, particularly Cambodia’s Vision 2050 and the Pentagonal Strategy-Phase 1 2024-2028.

The Cambodia Early Warning for All (EW4All) project, under Shift 2, is designed to advance UNDP’s climate resilience agenda and contribute to the broader UN commitment to ensure that every person on Earth is protected by life-saving early warning systems by 2027. This initiative aligns with the UN Secretary-General’s global call to strengthen early warning capacities as a critical measure to safeguard communities from escalating climate risks.

Cambodia remains highly vulnerable to climate-related hazards, including floods, droughts, and extreme weather events that continue to threaten lives, livelihoods, and hard-won development gains. The EW4All project responds directly to these challenges by supporting national efforts to build a more resilient, inclusive, and anticipatory disaster risk management system. The EW4All seeks to establish an effective Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS) that ensures timely, accessible, and actionable warnings for the most vulnerable populations across four target provinces: Ratanakiri, Kratie, Stung Treng, and Banteay Meanchey.

Approved in February 2025, the project takes a comprehensive, system-wide approach to strengthening Cambodia’s early warning capabilities. It focuses on enhancing governance and coordination, improving disaster risk knowledge, upgrading observational and monitoring systems, and strengthening dissemination mechanisms and early action protocols. The initiative will address critical gaps throughout the early warning value chain and build on existing national platforms, including the Platform for Real-time Impact and Situation Monitoring (PRISM) and the Cambodia Disaster Loss and Damage Information System (CamDi).

The project aligns with Cambodia's National Action Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction (NAP-DRR) for 2024-2028. It is implemented under UNDP's Direct Implementation Modality (DIM) in close coordination with key national institutions, including the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM), Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MoWRAM), and the Ministry of Environment (MoE), UN agencies including United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), World Food Programme (WFP), and International Telecommunication Union (ITU), intergovernmental agencies (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent-IFRC and Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System-RIMES), and NGOs including People in Need (PIN) and Action Aid Cambodia.

Duties and Responsibilities

This Project Analyst-M&E reports to the Project Manager for daily operations and quality assurance for the project implementation. The incumbent works closely with relevant ministries and partners to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of project activities.

The incumbent will collaborate closely with:

• The Global Project Management Unit (PMU) for the establishment of EW4All system.
• The Project Associate to ensure effective operational and administrative support.
• The Project Analyst-Gender and Safeguards to ensure knowledge from the field-based knowledge, data, and lesson learned are systematically captured, and tracked.
• Responsible Parties implementing the three project outputs to track all performance indicators and document case stories and the Most Significant Change (MSC).

The Project Analyst-Monitoring and Evaluation serves as the cornerstone of the project's coordination function within the project structure. This position ensures coherence across the three project outputs, prevents duplication of efforts, and facilitates information sharing between Responsible Parties, while is also responsible for overseeing project monitoring and evaluation, tracking progress, supporting reporting, and promoting evidence-based decision-making.

Specific responsibilities include:

Perform day-to-day management/coordination of the projects:

• Under the overall guidance from the Project Manager, work with assigned Responsible Parties to coordinate the execution of the work plan to achieve the targets, including working with the teams to implement and achieve the targets;
• Support to Develop annual work plans and budget and ensure that the proposed activities are aligned with overall project objectives, country programme, and strategic plan;
• Monitor the implementation of the activities by partners, and provide guidance and inputs to them as required;
• Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of reports and other documents, writing up demarcated sections and editing overall to ensure structural sequencing and flow;
• Support to develop terms of reference for all required consultancies and personnel, and participate in the procurement processes;
• Coordinate with different partners to prepare Letters of Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding, Low-Value Grants, etc.;
• Contribute to the preparation of Board meetings and other meetings relevant to the EW4All initiatives, contribute to preparation of minutes and other documentation, and ensure that recommendations made by the Project Board are addressed;
• Coordinate evaluations, audits and spot-checks, as needed.

Ensure Monitoring, Data Management, and Reporting:

• Monitor project progress and participate in the production of progress reports, ensuring they meet UNDP and Green Climate Fund (GCF) reporting requirements and standards;
• Support the preparation of GCF Annual Performance Reports (APRs) and other formal reporting to the Project Board;
• Ensure the project's M&E meets the requirements of the Government, the UNDP Country Office, and UNDP-Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS)/Vertical Fund (VF) Programme Support, Oversight and Compliance Hub;
• Develop and implement project-specific M&E tools as necessary, including field-based assessment protocols and data collection instruments;
• Conduct regular field-based monitoring visits to implementation sites across the four target provinces, engaging directly with field staff and beneficiary communities to assess real-world impact;
• Produce comprehensive progress assessments examining both quantitative indicators and qualitative implementation experiences across all three outputs;
• Collect, validate, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources, ensuring data quality through regular verification, triangulation, and consistency checks.

Ensure Results Framework and Theory of Change Management:

• Oversee and ensure the implementation of the project's M&E plan, including periodic appraisal of the Project's Theory of Change and Results Framework with reference to actual and potential project progress and results;
• Track progress against indicators in the project's results framework across all three outputs, ensuring timely data collection and analysis;
• Track progress of all performance indicators of all partners under the project;
• Support the baseline assessment process and establishment of targets;
• Identify potential bottlenecks and propose corrective measures as needed.

Evaluation Support, Learning and Knowledge Management:

• Oversee/develop/coordinate the implementation of the stakeholder engagement plan;
• Oversee and guide the design of surveys/assessments commissioned for monitoring and evaluating project results;
• Facilitate mid-term and terminal evaluations of the project, including management responses;
• Facilitate annual reviews of the project and produce analytical reports from these annual reviews, including learning and other knowledge management products;
• Support project site M&E and learning missions;
• Visit project sites as and when required to appraise project progress on the ground and validate written progress reports;
• Lead the process of knowledge creation and dissemination related to national, regional, and global know-how in the areas of project focus, including sustainable development;
• Build the knowledge base, data, and support analytics to deliver a NAP-DRR, EW4All roadmap, and operational case to the Government.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation

Competencies

Core competencies

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Cross-Functional Competencies and Technical Competencies

Business Development

• Integration within the UN - Ability to identify, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations

Business Direction & Strategy

• Effective Decision Making - Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.

Business Management

• Partnerships Management - Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Business Direction & Strategy Digital Co-creation: Partnership management Required Skills and Experience Education: Experience: Desired skills Required Languages Equal opportunity As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all. Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. Right to select multiple candidates UNDP 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 UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Use of AI by candidates Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection Scam alert UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.
  • Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results.
  • Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmarks, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming.
  • Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools.
  • Ability to make independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks.
  • Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
  • Strategic Thinking - Develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight
  • Ability to design and facilitate a process that enables a diverse group of stakeholders to solve a common problem, develop a practice, or create knowledge together.
    • Ability to embrace diversity, work with a diverse group of stakeholders understand their interests, perspectives and views and tap into to them as a source for creativity.
    • Ability to facilitate processes and create conditions that are open for diverse inputs, stimulate collaboration and sharing.
  • Relationship management - Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding
  • Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, International Development, or related fields; or
  • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
  • Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, project implementation, or result-based management.
  • Formal training in Results-Based Management and Project Cycle Management;
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluation and Project Cycle Management (PMC) by applying M&E methodologies and approaches within development projects/programmes, preferably in environments involving multilateral or international funding agencies;
  • Experience in project management, including design, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects;
  • Experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and facilitating multi-stakeholder collaboration;
  • Experience in collating, analysing, and synthesizing results for reporting purposes, including within governance frameworks requiring independent monitoring and reporting;
  • Experience related to climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, early warning systems, or the application of gender mainstreaming; experience with GIS and spatial data analysis;
  • Experience with UN/UNDP projects and/or GCF-funded initiatives.
  • Fluency in Khmer and English is required.