As a specialized agency of the United Nations system, UNESCO contributes to the building of peace, the elimination of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, science, culture, communication and information. This mission is divided into four strategic axes for the period 2022-2029:

Ensure equitable and inclusive quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Work to build sustainable societies and protect the environment through the promotion of science, technology, innovation and natural heritage.

Build inclusive, just and peaceful societies by promoting freedom of expression, cultural diversity, education for global citizenship, and protecting heritage.

Promote a technological environment at the service of humans through the development and dissemination of knowledge and skills as well as the development of ethical standards.

The UNESCO Regional Office for Central Africa based in Yaoundé (Cameroon) covers 10 countries: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Republic Democratic Republic of Congo, Sao Tome and Principe and Chad. The Yaoundé Regional Office ensures, in conjunction with the National Offices (Brazzaville, Kinshasa and Libreville) and Antennas (Bujumbura, Luanda and N’Djamena) attached to it, the representation of UNESCO to national authorities, institutions and technical and financial partners in the sub-region, as well as the instruction and implementation of UNESCO programs in the Central Africa region. The Yaoundé Regional Office’s mission/mandate is to implement programs and projects in UNESCO’s areas of competence .

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will ensure the alignment of the implementation of programs and projects and the achievement of the main expected results of the strategy by providing professional expertise and technical assistance in the cycle of management of programs and projects, including, but not limited to, planning, establishment of a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system, data quality assurance, preparation of reports and capacity building with particular attention to the participation of key stakeholders.

Under the authority and direct supervision of the Director of the Office, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will have to assume, among others, the following responsibilities:

Coordinate the planning, development and implementation of integrated M&E strategies and systems through the UNESCORE platform (Core Planner and Core Manager) in support of Regional Office programs and projects.

Lead the Regional Office M&E system with robust tools to assess implementation progress and impacts for informed decision-making, including:

Coordinate with program specialists, project coordinators and staff to adapt or create relevant tools and systems for effective data collection, management and analysis, archiving and use of data.

Provide technical support in the area of ​​M&E to ensure that the Regional Office has quality information to assess progress towards expected results in project documents as well as annual work plans.

Work closely with implementing partners, beneficiaries to ensure collection of relevant and appropriate data necessary for an effective M&E system.

Lead activities related to data quality assurance, verification of data at sites through spot checks which further contribute to ensuring the validity and quality of data from the source.

Provide the Regional Office with technical support in the project design process on all matters related to M&E.

Coordinate and manage all decentralized evaluations within the Regional Office as the “evaluation focal point” including, but not limited to, providing technical support in evaluation planning, formulation of terms of evaluation references, participate in the selection and placing of offers, manage evaluations and follow evaluation recommendations.

Coordinate joint planning of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and reporting on UNESCO interventions in the United Nations Information System (UNINFOS).

Strengthen the capacities of staff, implementing partners, government partners of host countries, through coaching, mentoring, upgrading on the management system based on the results of the UNESCO (RBM) and UNESCO information management systems (UNESCORE platform and UNINFOS system, allowing them to be more involved in M&E processes.

out or monitor, depending on needs, emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, any other task under management.

SKILLS (Fundamental / Managerial)

For more information, please consult the UNESCO Skills Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Training

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in the field of development, evaluation management, business administration, social sciences, or a related field.

Professional experience

• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the field of program and project management, monitoring and evaluation, or in a related field, preferably one (1) year acquired at the international level.

Abilities & Competencies

• Knowledge of management of development programs.
• Knowledge of project and activity evaluation.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in data collection, demographics, statistics and data management, and survey management.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in managing the evaluation process.
• Knowledge of following up on recommendations and disseminating monitoring and evaluation results.
• Mastery of monitoring and evaluation methodology (quantitative/qualitative/mixed).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce/write high quality documents and briefings/reports, in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, dealing with complex and sensitive situations.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Project, etc.).

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge (written and oral) of French or English, and good knowledge of the other language.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Training

Training or other qualifications in disciplines in a field related to the position.

Professional experience

• Experience working with the United Nations system or an international organization/institution.
• Professional experience acquired in multicultural work environments.
• Experience of at least one (1) year in the field of emergency programs.
• Active participation in a humanitarian crisis response program.

Abilities & Competencies

• Knowledge of the mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities of the Organization.
• Geopolitical knowledge of the African region, particularly Central Africa.
• Knowledge of the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the United Nations system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

LANGUAGES

• Knowledge of a language spoken in the Central African region.
• Knowledge of other official UNESCO languages ​​(Arabic, Chinese, Spanish or Russian).