Project M&E and Implementation Analyst [Open to internal and external applicants]

Job Description

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 Merged Areas Governance Programme (MAGP), under the Democratic Governance Unit, is a comprehensive governance initiative that focuses on technical assistance and implementation support to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GoKP) in three main areas: (1) accelerated development with an emphasis on the delivery of basic services; (2) border governance and connectivity; and (3) support to local governance. The Programme's overall objective is to enhance the capacity of the GoKP to successfully integrate the Merged Areas and strengthen border governance and cross-border connectivity by extending laws, policies, and strategies; planning, designing, and delivering development initiatives; and implementing inclusive local government systems. An emphasis is placed on inclusive development to ensure that marginalised population groups benefit from development in the MAs, as well as on disaster-risk reduction and improved risk management to help prevent, mitigate and/or address the effects of climate change and other risks.

Duties And Responsibilities

The Project M&E and Implementation Analyst will support the effective delivery of the project by ensuring systematic monitoring of activities, tracking progress against results, and strengthening reporting and learning. The role will also provide implementation oversight and ensure that activities are carried out in line with UNDP and donor requirements. The key duties and responsibilities will include:

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen the project’s Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework: indicators, targets, milestones, means of verification.
• Ensure alignment of project indicators with programme outcomes, donor requirements, and UNDP policies.
• Design data collection tools, templates, methodologies (qualitative & quantitative)
• Conduct regular data quality assessments (DQAs), validation of data and means of verification.
• Collect, clean, analyze data to assess project performance; produce dashboards, trend analyses, and visualization of key indicators.
• Support baseline, midline, endline evaluations / surveys, as required.
• Oversee evaluation / assessment exercises: drafting TORs, liaising with evaluators / consultants, reviewing reports, ensuring follow-up of recommendations.
• Build capacity of project staff, implementing partners, and relevant stakeholders on M&E tools, data collection, reporting, quality assurance.
  
  
  

Implementation Support

• Monitor the implementation of project activities in the field: progress vs work plans, quality of implementation, timeliness.
• Assist Project Manager in preparing work plans / revisions, implementation schedules, and ensuring their operationalization.
• Identify implementation bottlenecks, risk factors, and propose corrective actions or mitigation measures.
• Support implementing partners in complying with project implementation standards, documentation, data collection/reporting.
• Facilitate coordination between programme, operational, and field teams to ensure implementation fidelity.
• Develop guidelines, SOPs, tools/manuals for consistent implementation and monitoring.
  
  
  

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare periodic reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) to Project Manager, donor, UNDP etc., integrating both results/data and narrative analysis.
• Support the communication of results: presentations, infographics, internal briefings, donor updates
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and reliability of project data and reporting.
• Maintain documentation (including data archives), ensure proper filing and management of records.
  
  
  

Other Related Tasks

• Support project-level planning (annual / quarterly work plans) in collaboration with finance/admin where relevant.
• Participate in internal / external audits or reviews as needed (providing M&E data, evidence)
  
  
  

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

Competencies

Core competencies

• 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

• Monitoring and 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.
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

Partnership Management

• 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
  
  
  

Education

Required Skills and Experience

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Public Policy, Research, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related fields is required, or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  
  
  

Experience

• 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 M&E, programme and/or team management working with multiple stakeholders is required.
  
  
  

Desired Skills

• Knowledge and experience of working on developing and/or implementing M&E frameworks.
• Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience in designing monitoring and evaluation systems and designing development projects.
• Proven experience working with quantitative and qualitative data.
• Experience in designing, implementing and/or managing multi-donor activities.
• Experience with UN organizations/USAID funded programms/projects at the local or international level.
• Experience conducting applied research projects and reporting on findings.
• Experience of working with the KP Government.
  
  
  

Required Language

• Fluency in Urdu and English is required.
  
  
  

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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