Monitoring and Evaluation Associate (open to all applicants)

Bata

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Bata
Grade: Administrative support - NPSA-7, National Personnel Services Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Administrative support
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Closing Date: 2025-11-06

Background

Office/Unit/Project Description

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries with the knowledge, expertise and resources needed to help people build better lives. We are present in 170 countries and territories, working with governments and individuals on their own solutions to global and national development challenges, to help empower lives and build resilient nations.

The scope and scale of delivering health and well-being for All demands innovative partnerships and financing. As a trusted, long-term partner with extensive operational experience, UNDP supports countries in the effective implementation of complex, multilateral and multi-sectoral health projects while simultaneously investing in capacity development, so that national and local partners can assume these responsibilities over time. UNDP’s partnerships with Governments, the Global Fund, International Financial Institutions (IFIs) facilitate access to resources for action on SDG 3 by countries that face constraints in directly receiving and/or managing health-related funding.

As a trusted and long-term partner of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund, GF), UNDP's value proposition lies in providing an integrated package of development solutions to strengthen institutions that deliver health services. Through its contributions as Acting Principal Recipient (PR) and provider of technical assistance in more than 53 countries since 2003, UNDP has achieved significant results in health and development in challenging operating environments. Proactive risk management and investment in sustainability are the cornerstones of UNDP's portfolio management approach and the provision of technical assistance to national counterparts during all phases of implementation, strengthening legislation, policies and regulatory frameworks, and building capacity in key functional areas, including financial management, health information systems, and supply chain management and procurement.

UNDP's partnership with the GF, in line with UNDP's HIV and Health Strategy 2022-2025: Connecting the dots, makes a vital contribution to UNDP's Strategic Plan 2022-2025, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the commitment to leave no one behind. When requested, UNDP acts as an interim Principal Recipient (PR), working with national partners and the Global Fund to ensure the management, implementation and oversight of GF grants, while strengthening health institutions and systems for national entities to take on the role of PR over time. UNDP currently serves as the Principal Recipient of the Consolidated HIV and Malaria Programme 2025-2028. From April 2025 to March 2028, UNDP will serve as the Principal Recipient of a consolidated grant for HIV and malaria.

Most of the interventions provided for in this grant will be implemented in priority provinces based on their epidemiological burden. To this end, UNDP will establish the Project Management Unit at the UNDP office in Bata. The office will ensure that the proper management of the grant and the implementation of the activities are in line with the grant agreement.

To assist UNDP's Project Management Unit (PMU) in meeting the objectives of the Grant Performance Framework in a timely and quality-assured manner, while complying with UNDP and Global Fund rules and regulations, UNDP Equatorial Guinea is hiring a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate based in Bata.

Scope of Work

Major Roles and ResponsibilitiesDetailed Roles and Responsibilities

Ensure the implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies	Ensure the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation framework in compliance with UNDP rules, policies, and procedures, as well as the corporate agreement with the Global Fund. Monitor and update (as necessary) the Global Fund grant performance framework in coordination with national programmes and technical partners. Lead the development of monitoring and evaluation tools and processes for the Global Fund project. Ensure and support regular monitoring of programmatic activities carried out in the field. Coordinate with the National Programmes to develop and update the monitoring and evaluation plans of the National Strategic Plans. Strengthen systems, tools, and training materials to train implementing partner staff. Provide assistance in conducting evaluations and investigations (review of reports, participation in meetings, organization of seminars and special events). Identify potential implementation difficulties and bottlenecks, and recommend appropriate strategies to address them. Coordinate data collection, systematization, and reporting. Ensure detailed documentation of progress and results, ensuring reporting on a quarterly, semi-annual or as required by the Global Fund.
Support the effective management of the monitoring and evaluation process	Support the planning of monitoring activities for the PMU and implementing partners, and monitor their implementation. Provide technical support to National Programmes and implementing partners for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans. Prepare operational and administrative reports of the project by collecting, reviewing and selecting various information. Ensure that the Global Fund project is monitored according to the monitoring plan and report on deviations from planned activities. Contribute to identifying potential difficulties in implementation and propose mitigation measures. Collect and analyze aggregated data from implementing partners. Support the development or review of tools to ensure monitoring activities and maintenance of the project database with quality and timeliness. Monitor the implementation of recommendations derived from audits and evaluations, and collaborate in the preparation of audits of the OAI, OIG and other audit activities. Contribute to the standardization and harmonization of data collection tools, indicators, and related guides. Provide ongoing technical support to National Programmes and implementing partners and ensure timely and quality reporting.
Ensure facilitation of capacity building and transition planning	Support the evaluation of implementing partners’ M&E capacities by proposing development plans to strengthen them. Collaborate with national partners, government agencies, UN agencies, NGOs and technical partners to promote good practices in results-oriented monitoring and evaluation. Lead the preparation and implementation of capacity building and transition strategies to enable national entities to assume the role of Principal Recipient (PR). Maintain proactive partnerships with key stakeholders, policymakers, and donor partners.
Provide technical support for report writing	Work with the goverment to receive and verify programmatic reports providing feedback on their performance and quality. Collect data and provide inputs to prepare periodic progress reports (PU/PUDR), explaining variations in the data. Monitor performance indicators, success criteria, goals, and milestones, and prepare reports accordingly. Analyze data and information and prepare monthly progress reports on key activities. Provide inputs and statistical information for quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and other reports.
Ensure facilitation of knowledge generation and sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation	Identify and formulate lessons learned, documenting best practices from evaluations and studies to incorporate them into project reports. Ensure the implementation of M&E and health information systems training for government staff. Maintain cooperative relationships with key stakeholders, including the CCM and the government. Actively participate in relevant UNDP and external networks.
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 UNDP office in Bata, Litoral province will be set up to support the implementation and management of the Global Fund project being implemented under the leadership of UNDP. This position reports directly to the Programme Manager. The M&E Associate, together with the Provincial M&E Officers, will promote a collaborative and client-oriented approach, ensuring integration between functional areas within the PMU and supporting the integration of health system and capacity strengthening activities in the area of monitoring and evaluation.

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

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Business Management and Strategy	Systems thinking	Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgment to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how alteration of one element may impact other parts of the system.
Business Development	Collective Intelligence Design	Ability to bring together diverse groups of people, data, information, ideas, and technology to solve problems and design solutions or services. Knowledge and understanding of Collective Intelligence Design principles, methodology and practices.
Business Management	Working with Evidence and Data	Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform, and model data with the goal of uncovering actionable insights, informing insights, and supporting decision-making.
Agenda 2030: People	Health	Support to Global Fund and other Health Programmes
Agenda 2030: People	Health	Health Resilience and Sustainable Systems for Health

Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA

Min. Education requirements	Secondary Education is required. University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Public Health, Medicine, Economics, Business Administration, International Development, Public Administration, Social Sciences or any development related field will be given due consideration, but is not a requirement.
Min. years of relevant work experience	Minimum 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with bachelor's degree) of progressive experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects/programmes.
Required skills	Experience working with international NGOs and/or UN agencies on health-related projects. Proven experience and good understanding of routine health information systems and knowledge of information management systems.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section	Proven experience in the use of technological tools and database management is desirable. Capacity-building experience as a trainer. Experience working in the health sector at provincial level. Work experience in at least one out of two diseases (HIV and malaria). Knowledge of UNDP and/or United Nations policies and procedures. Experience with Global Fund policies and procedures.
Required Language(s)	Fluency in Spanish is required. Good working knowledge of English is required.
Professional Certificates	UNDP reserves the right to request physical verification documentation from applicants who qualified for the last stage or the winner of the selection process.

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.

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