Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Job Purpose and Organizational ContextUNDP Egypt has always been a reliable, efficient provider of development services. As presented in the new Egypt Country Programme Document (2023-2027), UNDP central value proposition lying in the areas of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) integration and financing; institutional and policy development support; MSME sector development; climate change, biodiversity and local development; and addressing governance and social issues that disproportionately affect women or persons in vulnerable situations. Gender equality and the empowerment of women are mainstreamed across all our areas of work.
Results-Based Management function was introduced to UNDP Egypt country office in 2019 through recruitment of Results-based Management & Resources Management Officer. The RBM function facilitated integrated work planning (IWP) by undertaking financial and program results’ monitoring and performance in a Results-Based Management (RBM) framework. Under the overall guidance of the Resident Representative, the RBM team coordinates the implementation of and facilitate conformity with, UNDP standards, policies and methodologies in RBM, comprising monitoring and evaluation and the planning and management of program resources. RBM function maintains a comprehensive overview of the programme and project resources management, entailing monitoring of programme inflows and outflows (core-and non-core), as well as the program and projects results management including setting SMART indicators, results monitoring, results-based reporting and evaluation.
Duties and Responsibilities The RBM Associate will assist the RBM Team Lead in ensuring quality of planning, monitoring and evaluation of all UNDP Egypt programs and projects:
Supports implementation of evaluation corporate requirements through maintaining evaluation database:
- Assists in the evaluation consultant recruitment.
- Maintains the Evaluation Resource Center (ERC) updated through uploading relevant TORs, evaluation reports and related annexes.
- Contributes to effective implementation of key evaluation actions by constant follow up with key program focal points.
Facilitates knowledge sharing and knowledge management in CO:
- Organizes all logistics needed for training events for program and project staff on results-based management.
- Compiles lessons learned and best practices.
Contributes to the corporate reporting requirements:
- Compiles inputs from different program teams that would feed into the results oriented annual report (ROAR)
- Maintains office program registry of all projects progress reports and field visits reports.
Contributes to the corporate quality assurance requirements:
- Identifies missing information from Transparency Dashboard, and follows up with relevant program teams to update projects related data in Quantum to clear any pending tasks related to the transparency dashboard.
- Monitors program teams reporting on projects indicators and results.
- Monitors projects closure dashboard and assists the program associates to close the projects operationally and financially.
Contributes to the program resource and financial management:
- Assists program teams in setting their annual financial delivery targets.
- Follows up on implementation of both resources and budget.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement:
The incumbent will work under the supervision of the head of Results-Based Management unit.
Competencies Core
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
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies: Business Management
Results-based Management
Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.
Business Management Resource Management Allocate and use resources in a strategic or tactical way in line with business needs and priorities and principles of accountability and integrity.
Business Management Monitoring & Evaluation - 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 benchmark, 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 an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks.
- Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Programme and Policy Effectiveness Project Quality Assurance
Programme and Policy Effectiveness RBM standards and practices for programming
Required Skills and Experience Education:
- Secondary education is required.
- A university degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Statistics, Economics, or Political Science or any related field will be given due consideration but is not a requirement.
Experience:
- Minimum of 6 years (with secondary education) or 3 years (with a university degree) of relevant experience in administration or management or other relevant programmes at the national and/or international level.
Required skills:
- Proven track record of excellent drafting, formulation and reporting skills.
- Demonstrated experience in producing and editing documents with accuracy and professionalism.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:
- Previous experience with UN system.
- Previous experience in program/project management support.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience in financial management.
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