Monitoring and Reporting

The ultimate result of the service will be strengthened results-based management, monitoring, reporting and evaluation across the Source-to-Sea Pollution Unit (SSPU), including the Wastewater Surveillance Initiative for Africa (WWS4Africa), through reliable performance data, systematic tracking of results and timely, evidence-based reporting. The Individual Contractor will enable SSPU, WWS4Africa and Marine and Freshwater Branch management to better demonstrate progress, results and impact, identify implementation challenges and opportunities for improvement, meet UNEP and donor accountability requirements, and use monitoring evidence to inform programme planning, decision-making, institutional learning and the effective delivery and scale-up of the Unit’s work.

Nairobi

12 months

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of government and the international community for action. UNEP’s Ecosystem Division drives conservation, restoration and sustainable use of ecosystems to achieve benefits for nature and people: today and future generations. The division works with Member States and partners to strengthen resilience by providing policy and technical support to catalyze sustainable social and economic transformation for biodiversity, people and peace. This role is required in the Ecosystem Division to support the Source to Sea Pollution Unit to maintain project monitoring and reporting systems, consolidate and analyze implementation data and evidence, prepare timely and high-quality reports, and document results, lessons learned and good practices of the Unit, particularly for activities under the Wastewater Surveillance Initiative for Africa (WWS4Africa), funded by the European Union's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA). The Monitoring and Reporting Individual Contractor will be located in UNEP/Ecosystems Division, Source to Sea Pollution Unit and the incumbent will report to the Programme Management Officer (Wastewater), under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Source to Sea Pollution Unit. a. Strengthen and operationalize monitoring and reporting frameworks across SSPU projects and programmes, including WWS4Africa, ensuring systematic tracking of indicators, targets, milestones, deliverables and results in line with project logical frameworks, Indicator Tracking Tools and UNEP reporting systems. b. Strengthen the collection, management and analysis of performance data and evidence across SSPU activities and WWS4Africa, working with country counterparts, regional offices, Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans, implementing partners and other stakeholders to ensure data quality, consistency and completeness. c. Coordinate and deliver timely, high-quality reporting for SSPU projects and activities, including WWS4Africa, through IPMR updates, donor and UNEA reports, corporate and thematic reporting, progress reports, briefing notes and other reporting requirements for UNEP leadership. d. Strengthen knowledge management and institutional learning by systematically documenting, organizing and archiving monitoring data, results, evidence, lessons learned and good practices across SSPU projects, including WWS4Africa, in accordance with UNEP standards. e. Strengthen monitoring and reporting capacity and coordination among SSPU staff and implementing partners by providing technical guidance, tools, templates and support, while facilitating harmonized monitoring and reporting practices across the Marine and Freshwater Branch. f. Promote continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making by identifying and implementing improvements to monitoring, reporting and results-management systems and processes, and providing the Project Manager, SSPU management and Project Steering Committee with reliable evidence on progress, performance, challenges, lessons learned and results. Specific tasks and responsibilities 1. Development and Implementation of Monitoring and Reporting Frameworks e. Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and reporting frameworks for SSPU projects and programmes, including the Wastewater Surveillance Initiative for Africa (WWS4Africa), ensuring systematic tracking of results, indicators, targets, milestones, deliverables and outcomes. f. Develop and maintain appropriate performance indicators, data collection methodologies and monitoring tools, including standardized templates, checklists and tracking sheets, to support effective monitoring of SSPU activities and WWS4Africa outputs. g. Ensure that SSPU and project-level monitoring and reporting frameworks are aligned with relevant UNEP, donor and corporate requirements, including the UNEP Integrated Planning, Management and Reporting (IPMR) system and project Indicator Tracking Tools. 2. Data Collection, Management and Analysis a. Collect, manage and analyse quantitative and qualitative data and evidence on the performance, deliverables, outputs and outcomes of SSPU projects and programmes, including WWS4Africa, working closely with regional offices, country counterparts, Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans, implementing partners and other stakeholders. b. Establish and maintain systems to ensure the quality, integrity, consistency and completeness of monitoring data through regular checks, validation and cross-referencing against relevant source documentation. c. Analyse monitoring data to identify progress, trends, results, impacts, challenges and areas for improvement, including evidence of policy development and adoption, capacity-building and technical assistance, uptake of good practices, and the use of scientific knowledge and data. d. Consolidate and analyse evidence from SSPU projects to support results-based management, strategic decision-making and demonstration of the Unit’s contribution to UNEP’s programme of work and relevant donor priorities. 3. Reporting a. Prepare high-quality and timely monitoring and reporting products for SSPU projects and programmes, including WWS4Africa, covering IPMR updates, donor reports, project progress reports, UNEA and corporate reporting, thematic reports and inputs for UNEP leadership. b. Coordinate the preparation of mid-term, annual and final project progress reports, ensuring that reporting is aligned with project reporting cycles, Indicator Tracking Tools, IPMR requirements and donor agreements. c. Lead the coordination of the Marine and Freshwater Branch’s harmonized reporting function, consolidating and quality-checking inputs from the Freshwater Unit, Marine and Coastal Unit and SSPU for UNEA resolution reports, IPMR reporting and other corporate or ad hoc reporting requirements. d. Draft briefing notes, talking points and other written inputs presenting evidence of progress, results, impact, challenges and lessons learned from SSPU activities, including WWS4Africa. 4. Knowledge Management a. Establish and maintain effective systems for the organization, documentation and dissemination of monitoring data, results, reports, lessons learned and good practices across SSPU projects, including WWS4Africa. b. Ensure project and programme information is systematically stored and maintained in relevant SharePoint folders in accordance with Ecosystems Division document archiving, filing and labelling standards, supporting institutional learning and continuity. c. Support the identification and documentation of lessons learned and good practices that can inform replication, scale-up and future programming, including in relation to wastewater and environmental surveillance in Africa. 5. Capacity Building a. Provide training, guidance and technical assistance to SSPU staff, country counterparts and implementing partners on monitoring, results measurement, data management and reporting approaches and tools. b. Develop and disseminate practical monitoring and reporting guidelines, templates, tools and good practices to strengthen consistent application across SSPU projects and WWS4Africa. c. Support implementing partners and country counterparts to strengthen their capacity to collect, validate and report results and evidence in accordance with agreed project requirements. 6. Coordination and Collaboration a. Serve as the focal point for SSPU monitoring and reporting, working closely with the Project Manager, SSPU staff and implementing partners to ensure effective and consistent implementation of monitoring and reporting requirements across the Unit’s portfolio, including WWS4Africa. b. Lead the coordination and consolidation of the Marine and Freshwater Branch’s harmonized reporting, working with the Freshwater Unit, Marine and Coastal Unit and other relevant teams to promote consistency, quality and efficiency in reporting. c. Collaborate with regional offices, Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans, country counterparts and implementing partners to facilitate timely submission and quality assurance of monitoring information and reporting inputs. d. Support the Project Manager in preparing materials for, and following up on decisions of, Project Steering Committee meetings, including by providing consolidated information on project progress, performance and results. 7. Continuous Improvement a. Identify, recommend and implement improvements to SSPU and project-level monitoring, reporting, data management and results-based management systems and processes, including those supporting WWS4Africa. b. Monitor developments in monitoring, evaluation, results measurement and reporting methodologies and tools, and integrate relevant approaches and innovations into SSPU practices. c. Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, quality, consistency and usability of monitoring and reporting processes across the Unit and Branch, while ensuring continued alignment with evolving UNEP and donor requirements.

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Geography, Development Studies, International Relations, or Political Science is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Minimum two years of work experience in monitoring and reporting tasks within UN Agencies, is required. Experience in designing and implementing monitoring and reporting frameworks and tools related to Source to Sea Pollution within the UN system or other international organizations is desired. Experience within UN Agencies or a similar international organization is highly desirable. Knowledge and expertise in sustainable environmental management and sustainable development issues is desirable. Experience supporting multi-country programmes, particularly in Africa is desirable.

For the advertised post, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.

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