Monitoring and Evaluation Associate [Open to All External Applicants]

Fight against corruption emerged as one of the central items in the transformation agenda of Uzbekistan’s newest history, which started with the political transition in 2016. Over this period, the government has taken several steps to improve the institutional and policy framework of anticorruption in the country. Despite positive developments in this area, prevalence of corruption in the public sector remains high, being a major challenge within the broader governance agenda, fuelling inequalities and undermining access to quality public goods and services. Although Uzbekistan has already undertaken several key anti-corruption reforms, it is important to systematize its anti-corruption policy by making it strategic in nature. 

The main goal of the European Union funded Project “Improving Governance in Uzbekistan - Strengthening the National Anti-Corruption Ecosystem” is to promote strategic, long-term and multi-dimensional administrative and anti-corruption reforms in Uzbekistan, which are solid, comprehensive, effective, inclusive and fully integrated into national, regional and local development agendas. The Project will achieve this goal through: 

(1) Improving national policy, legal and institutional frameworks, which consolidate the Anti-corruption and Integrity Ecosystem in the country with robust preventive, enforcement and punitive measures, in line with best international practices. 

(2) Strengthening integrity capacities of the regional, district and local government authorities and self-governance bodies, and deploying more dynamic anti-corruption transformations in the regions of Uzbekistan. 

(3) Enhancing civic engagement and collective action for an effective and objective monitoring of the implementation of the National Anticorruption Strategy and greater public awareness to foster zero-tolerance towards corruption. 

The main partner of the Project is the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The Project will also cooperate with the Ministry of Justice, General Prosecutor’s Office, GPO Academy, Presidential Administration, National Agency for Social Protection under the President of Uzbekistan, civil society organizations and media.

In this context, UNDP is seeking a qualified Monitoring and Evaluation Associate who will establish and maintain M&E systems to assess the effectiveness and impact of the project’s interventions, results-based reporting, and evaluation with appropriate institutional and governance system for the project and its results framework.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Specialist and in close collaboration with relevant project partners, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate will support the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities. The M&E Associate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining robust monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of project interventions, ensure results-based management, and support evidence-based decision-making in line with UNDP M&E standards and donor (EU) requirements.

Support effective project planning, programming, and implementation

Support the establishment and operation of monitoring and evaluation systems

Support reporting, evaluation, and accountability processes

Support project governance, coordination, and budget monitoring

Support knowledge management and learning

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

Institutional Arrangement

Under the direct supervision of Project Manager and in close collaboration with relevant project partners, the Monitoring and Evaluation Associate will be responsible for the implementation of the project activities aimed at establishing and maintaining M&E systems. 

Competencies

Core Competencies

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies

Business direction & strategy   

Business Development              

Business Management 

Data     

Digital  

Finance              

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Required Skills:

Desired Skills in addition to the competencies covered in the competencies section:

Required Languages:

Other:

Equal opportunity

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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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