Tenders Are Invited For National Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist

Tenders Are Invited For Liberia National Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist Liberia Vacancy AnnouncementTemporary Appointment Of Project PersonnelExternalOnly Nationals And Or Permanent Residents Of The Country Of The Duty Station Are Eligible To Apply Female Candidates Are Particularly Encouraged To Apply Vacancy Announcement No Va2019 Isa Ext 000056Duty Station LiberiaType Of Appointment Individual Service AgreementEmployment Fraction Nonstaff RegularClosing Date 01 April 2019Organizational ContextThe United Nations Industrial Development Organization Unido Is The Specialized Agency Of The United Nations That Promotes Industrial Development For Poverty Reduction Inclusive Globalization And Environmental Sustainability The Mission Of Unido As Described In The Lima Declaration Adopted At The Fifteenth Session Of The Unido General Conference In 2013 Is To Promote And Accelerate Inclusive And Sustainable Industrial Development Isid In Member States The Relevance Of Isid As An Integrated Approach To All Three Pillars Of Sustainable Development Is Recognized By The 2030 Agenda For Sustainable Development And The Related Sustainable Development Goals Sdgs Which Will Frame United Nations And Country Efforts Towards Sustainable Development In The Next Fifteen Years Unidos Mandate Is Fully Recognized In Sdg 9 Which Calls To Build Resilient Infrastructure Promote Inclusive And Sustainable Industrialization And Foster Innovation The Relevance Of Isid However Applies In Greater Or Lesser Extent To All Sdgs Accordingly The Organizations Programmatic Focus Is Structured In Four Strategic Priorities Creating Shared Prosperity Advancing Economic Competitiveness Safeguarding The Environment And Strengthening Knowledge And Institutions Each Of These Programmatic Fields Of Activity Contains A Number Of Individual Programmes Which Are Implemented In A Holistic Manner To Achieve Effective Outcomes And Impacts Through Unidos Four Enabling Functions I Technical Cooperation Ii Analytical And Research Functions And Policy Advisory Services Iii Normative Functions And Standards And Quality Related Activities And Iv Convening And Partnerships For Knowledge Transfer Networking And Industrial Cooperation Such Core Functions Are Carried Out In Departments Offices In Its Headquarters Regional Offices And Hubs And Country Offices The Position Is Located Under The Agro Industries Technology Division Ptc Agr Ait An Integral Part Of The Department Of Agri Business Development Ptc Agr The Department Provides A Range Of Technical Cooperation Services To Assist Developing Countries Add Value To The Output Of Their Agricultural Sector And Generate Employment Opportunities In Off Farm Activities For Rural Communities Thereby Contributing To Increased Food Security And A Sustainable Reduction Of Poverty The Conceptual Framework Is That Of Agribusiness Value Chains Comprehensive Analyses Offer A Rigorous Base For The Deployment Of Specialized Services Targeting The Weaker Links Of The Chain Agricultural Mechanization Modern Processing Technologies Packaging Of Perishable Products The Promotion Of Food Safety In The Processing And Regulatory Environment And Interventions To Improve Competitiveness And Productivity Country Context Liberias Youth Constitutes Nearly Half Of The Liberian Labour Force But Is Exposed To High Unemployment Underemployment And Vulnerable Employment Rates The Global Commodity Prices Crisis Combined With The Effects Of The Ebola Crisis Have Devastated The Liberian Economy And Worsened Youths Fragility Problems A Socially And Economically Marginalised Young Population Can Pose Serious Risks To National Security Social Cohesion And Stability Liberian Youth Generally Lack Employable Skills And Are Ill Equipped To Access New Economic Opportunities Efforts To Improve Their Employability Are Constrained By A Technical And Vocational Education And Training Tvet Sector Characterised By Serious Shortcomings In Terms Of Quality And Relevance Access And Equity Funding And Governance The Government Of Liberia Gol Recognises That The Transition Towards Inclusive Growth Will Not Happen Unless Human Capabilities Are Enhanced And The Quality Of Education And Vocational Training Are Improved To Match The Demands Of The Labour Market The Present Intervention Will Seek To Strengthen The Liberian Tvet Sector In Its Capacity To Deliver Equitable And Gender Balanced Access To High Quality And Demand Driven Tvet This Will Be Done By Supporting Capacity Development At Central And Tvet Provider Level And By Strengthening Links With The Private Sector The Intervention Will Address Equity Issues With Emphasis On Remote South East Rural Areas And Vulnerable Youth Including People With Disabilities Project Context Eu Support To Technical And Vocational Education And Training Tvet For Young People In Liberia Unido Has Received Funding From The Eu To Implement A Project To Support The Government Of Liberia Strengthen Technical And Vocational Education And Training Tvet In The Country To Achieve This Goal The Project Will Work Closely With The Ministry Of Education Moe And Ministry Of Youth And Sports Moys In The Delivery Of Its Key Mandate Which Is To Provide Efficient Quality And Relevant Education And Training The Project Will Support Six 6 Schools Located In The Counties Of Montserado County Monrovia Margibi Kakata Grand Gedeh Zwedru Sinoe Greenville And Maryland Harper The Project Will Support The Development Of Tvet Systems As Follows Curriculum DevelopmentHuman Resource Development For InstructorsInstitutional ManagementPedagogical Skills DevelopmentEducation Infrastructure And Technology For TvetPrivate Public PartnershipsTvet Approaches For ApprenticeshipsTvet FinancingTvet Access To Rural Areas I E South East Liberia Entrepreneurship DevelopmentProject Context Promoting Youth Employment By Supporting Technical And Vocational EducationUnido Has Received Funding From The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency Sida To Implement A Project To Support The Government Of Liberia Strengthen Technical And Vocational Education And Training Tvet In The Country To Achieve This Goal The Project Will Work Closely With The Ministry Of Education Moe And Ministry Of Youth And Sports Moys In The Delivery Of Its Key Mandate Which Is To Provide Efficient Quality And Relevant Education And Training The Project Will Support 1 School Located In The Counties Of Lofa County Voinjama Multilateral Highschool The Project Will Support The Development Of Tvet Systems As Follows Curriculum DevelopmentHuman Resource Development For InstructorsInstitutional ManagementPedagogical Skills DevelopmentEducation Infrastructure And Technology For TvetPrivate Public PartnershipsInclusive Education And Learners With Special NeedsDuty Station Monrovia Liberia Eod As Soon As Possible Cob 31 December 2019 With Possibility Of Extension Main FunctionsThe Monitoring And Evaluation Expert Will Work Under The Overall Guidance And Report To The Chief Technical Advisor Project Manager Cta Pm Based In Monrovia Liberia In Close Consultation With The Unido Allotment Holder Backstopping Officer Based At Headquarters In Vienna More Specifically He She Will Carry Out The Following Duties The Incumbent Will Undertake The Following Duties Monitors Expedites And Analyzes Project Implementation In Accordance With The Project M E Plan Undertakes Survey Initiatives And Designs Data Collection Tools According To The M E Manual And Project Work Plan Supervises And Manages The Field Staff Assigned To Activities Related To The M E Plan Including Data Collection Organizes And Moderates Quarterly Planning Review Sessions With Stakeholders Undertakes Outreach Activities Conducts Training Workshops Seminars And Presentations On Appropriate Monitoring And Evaluation Techniques Establishes And Maintains Contact With Government Officials Other Un Agencies Private Sector Partnerships Diplomatic Missions Etc On Specific Issues Related To The M E Plan And Manual Including Sharing Of Lessons Learned Leads Monitoring Missions Including Provision Of Guidance To External Consultants And Tvet Provider M E Officers Government Officials And Or Other Parties And Prepares The Corresponding Mission Reports Etc Engage In The Self Evaluation Of The Project Ensures Effective Use Of System Wide Project Management Tools Including It Based Systems Perform Other Duties And Services As Requested By Unido Project Manager Core CompetenciesIntegrity To Work Honestly Openly Impartially And In Accordance With The Values Of The United Nations Professionalism To Work In A Competent Committed And Calm Manner Respect For Diversity To Work Effectively Respectfully And Inclusively With People From Different Backgrounds And With Different Perspectives Results Orientation And Accountability To Be Accountable And Responsible For Achieving Results And Meeting Performance Standards Planning And Organizing To Plan Organize And Manage Work Effectively And Efficiently Communication And Trust To Communicate Effectively And Build Trust Team Orientation To Cooperate At Various Levels Client Orientation To Be Responsive Towards Those To Whom Services Are Provided Internally And Externally Organizational Development And Innovation To Realize Continuous Improvement Support Innovation Share Knowledge And Skills And Learn From Others Minimum RequirementsEducationAdvanced University Degree In One Of The Following Areas Political Science Development Studies Statistics Mathematics Economics Public Administration Business Administration And Or Other Relevant Disciplines LanguagesFluency In Both Written And Spoken English Is Required Field Of Expertise A Minimum Of 3 Years Relevant Professional Work Experience Performing The Functions Role Of A Monitoring And Evaluation Officer M E Training Certification Completed Working Knowledge Of Quantitative And Qualitative Research Methods Sound Computer Proficiency Essential Especially With Microsoft Excel Experience As An M E Officer Within The Education Sector Or Tvet Will Be Considered An Asset Project Management Certification Will Be Considered An Advantage Experience Working In The Un System Or With International Organizations Will Be Considered Advantage Experience Working With European Union Funded Projects Will Be Considered An Advantage Strong Communication Skills Oral And Written Ability To Work As A Member Of A Team With Good Inter Personal Communication Skills Demonstrates Leadership Skills With Ability And Willingness To Face Challenges Solve Problems And Motivate Others While Maintaining Effective Relations Internal And External Willingness To Travel And Spend Time Working In Remote And Rural Locations Of Liberia As The Service May Require This Appointment Is Limited To The Specified Project S Only And Does Not Carry Any Expectation Of Renewal Employees Of Unido Are Expected At All Times To Uphold The Highest Standards Of Integrity Professionalism And Respect For Diversity Both At Work And Outside Only Persons Who Fully And Unconditionally Commit To These Values Should Consider Applying For Jobs At Unido All Applications Must Be Submitted Online Through The Online Recruitment System Correspondence Will Be Undertaken Only With Candidates Who Are Being Considered At An Advanced Phase Of The Selection Process Selected Candidate S May Be Required To Disclose To The Director General The Nature And Scope Of Financial And Other Personal Interests And Assets In Respect Of Themselves Their Spouses And Dependants Under The Procedures Established By The Director General Note The Director General Retains The Discretion To Make An Appointment To This Post At A Lower Level How To Apply Interested Applicants Are Requested To Send Application Letter With Detailed Cv To Youthrising Unido Org In The Application Letter Please Indicate Whether You Are Applying For Which Position Through Mentioning The Vacancy Title Applicants Must Register Their Profile Online In The Unido Portal Go To Http Www Unido Org Employment Html Then Click On Create Candidate Profile And Follow The Easy Step By Step Procedures

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