Monitoring & Evaluation Officer - Programme Support Office, Damascus, Syria

## Monitoring & Evaluation Officer - Programme Support Office, Damascus, Syria - Organization:UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East - Office:UNRWA Damascus Organizational Setting and Reporting UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent reports to Field Programme Support Officer (P4) Title of Supervisees: Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (Grade 10) In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent: 1- Ensures a systematic and integrated approach to implementing evidence-based programming to improve the quality and outcomes of programmes and the projects implemented by the programmes. 2- Provides technical guidance and support across the UNRWA Syria Field Office (SFO) to strengthen monitoring and evaluation frameworks, processes, and practices, ensuring improved data collection, analysis, and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making 3- Collaborates within the Programme Support Office to design, implement, and analyze research initiatives, including third-party monitoring and both centralized and decentralized evaluations across the SFO. 4- Develops and monitors dashboards to track outcome-based indicators, and evaluates results and impacts of all programmes across SFO. 5- Conceptualises, designs and develops high-quality data- driven materials for SFO, including factsheets, operation maps, research publications, reports and presentations to support communication, reporting, and decision-making processes. 6- Designs, develops and implements a data management system, establishing streamlined processes for data collection, cleaning, validation, and verification to ensure accuracy and reliability 7- Promotes constructive feedback and shares lessons learned across relevant teams to enhance program effectiveness and continuous improvement 8- Supervises and supports the Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant in his/her tasks. 9- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. A university degree from an accredited educational institution in economics, social science, information management, statistics or related field. Job - Specific Qualification Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A “yes” answer doesn’t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. * A minimum of five years of relevant experience in designing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, and research initiatives within international organizations or UN agencies. * Demonstrated expertise in developing data collection and analysis tools, as well as producing high-quality informational materials and reports. is required . English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, EnglishandArabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. The appointment against this position is limited to the UNRWA - other. - Contract Type: Limited Duration Contract for 6 months renewable appointment subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and continuing need. - Grade: Band F. Monthly basic salary: 896.20 USD. The salary may be subject to a reduced work schedule. Other benefits include: - Dependency allowances (if applicable). - 30 days of Annual leave pro-rated to the duration of the contract where less than one year. Additional benefits: - 2.5 days of sick leave for each completed month of service. - Maternity Leave, upon meeting eligibility requirements. - 2 weeks paternity leave. upon meeting eligibility requirements - This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Syria and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. - The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Syria, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates of the underrepresented gender to assist the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. - UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. - A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post in the future should suitable vacancies become available. - Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. - Providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate. -UNRWA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNRWA, including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, racism/racial discrimination and other forms of conduct, including but not limited to discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all recommended candidates and those placed on a roster to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. 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), employment history, ClearCheck and INTERPOL, as well as certification of non-conviction, where available. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. By applying for a position with UNRWA, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes. -The Agency disqualifies applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separa