Monitoring & Reporting Officer

Host entity: UNDP MHL

Volunteer type: National

Areas of expertise: Administration, Knowledge management, research, reporting, Project management, programme development, strategy

Application deadline: 12/10/2026

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Development Programme supports the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in advancing sustainable development, climate resilience and inclusive governance. Its work focuses on strengthening national and institutional capacities and supporting communities to address key development challenges, including the impacts of climate change. Through partnerships with the Government, communities and development partners, the United Nations Development Programme supports locally led solutions that contribute to resilient and sustainable development.

Assignment context

The Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector (ACWA) project aims to strengthen the resilience of water resources and water supply systems to the impacts of climate change. Implemented by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, the project focuses on improving water security through enhanced rainwater harvesting and storage, protecting groundwater resources from climate-related seawater contamination, and strengthening institutional capacity to integrate climate risks into water management and planning. The project seeks to support sustainable, equitable and climate-resilient water management across the Marshall Islands.

Task description

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Officer will provide day-to-day support to the project team in monitoring activities, maintaining project information and preparing reports. The volunteer will:

• Maintain simple tracking sheets to monitor project activities, deliverables and progress against agreed targets.
• Collect and compile project information, data and supporting documents from project staff, partners and government counterparts.
• Assist the project team to update monitoring tools, templates and databases.
• Support regular monitoring of project activities and flag delays, gaps or information that requires follow-up with the Project Manager.
• Assist in preparing quarterly updates on project activities and results for internal review and project steering committee meetings.
• Compile information and supporting data for project progress, annual and donor reports.
• Assist with the preparation of tables, charts, presentations and other simple visual materials to present project progress and results.
• Maintain an organized electronic filing system for project reports, monitoring information, meeting records, photographs and other supporting documents.
• Support the documentation of feedback, complaints and requests received from communities, partners and other stakeholders, and maintain a simple tracking record.
• Assist with monitoring visits, consultations, surveys and data collection activities, including preparing notes and organizing supporting information.
• Support the project team in documenting lessons learned, good practices, challenges and key results.
• Assist with updating the project results framework and tracking progress against indicators, with guidance from the Project Manager.
• Work closely with project staff and relevant government and partner counterparts to obtain and organize information required for monitoring and reporting.
• Support other project monitoring, reporting and administrative tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.

Skills and experience

• Completion of secondary education with relevant work experience in project support, monitoring and reporting, data management, administration, community engagement or a related area.
• An associate degree or bachelor’s degree in project management, development studies, public administration, monitoring and evaluation, information management or a related field is an advantage but not required.
• Practical experience in collecting, organizing and maintaining project information and data.
• Basic experience in preparing reports, presentations, tables and other project documentation.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage information, follow up on tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
• Experience working with government, community organizations, development partners or international organizations is an advantage.
• Experience or familiarity with the Marshall Islands and an understanding of local communities, customs and traditions is desirable.
• Good written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of the Marshallese language is an advantage.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and in a multicultural working environment.

Competencies and values

Accountability
Planning and Organizing
Teamwork
Communication
Results Orientation
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Respect for Diversity

Living conditions

The National UN Volunteer will be based in Majuro, the capital and main administrative and economic centre of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Majuro has access to essential services, including government institutions, health services, shops, restaurants, telecommunications and other basic amenities. Electricity access is widespread, although the country remains highly dependent on imported fuel and is exposed to fluctuations in energy and transport costs.

Living conditions in Majuro are generally urban but constrained by the small size and geographic isolation of the atoll. Housing and other infrastructure can be limited, and population concentration places pressure on available services and resources. Climate-related risks, including coastal flooding, drought and extreme weather, are an important consideration in daily life.

As a national volunteer, the volunteer is expected to be familiar with the local environment, customs and community context. Travel to outer islands may be required as part of project activities and can involve additional logistical planning due to the geographic dispersion of the country.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.