National Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

​Requisition ID: 8286 
Grade: ISA-NOB 
Country: Palestine, State of 
Duty Station: Ramallah 
Category: National Consultant 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-When Act. Employed
Contract Duration: 1 month
Application deadline: 15-Nov-2026, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

 

Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
Only nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are considered eligible. 

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

 

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability.  The mission UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies to a greater or lesser extent to all SDGs.

 

The medium-term programme framework (MTPF) is UNIDO’s core strategic document. As the Organization moves from the 2022–2025 cycle to the 2026–2029 MTPF, it sets a renewed vision to support Member States shape their industries for development. The new priorities include renewable and clean energy, sustainable access and climate action, ending hunger through innovation and local value addition, and fair and sustainable global and regional supply chains. Cross-cutting priorities focus on industrial and economic policy advice, skills development, fostering digitalization and artificial intelligence, gender equality and the empowerment of women, supporting youth, promoting cleaner production and circular economy, and leveraging private sector investment and development finance.

 

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Sub-regional Offices and Country Offices.

 

The position is located under the Energy Systems and Industrial Decarbonization Unit (TCS/ECA/ESD) promotes the emergence, deployment and large-scale adoption of sustainable energy technologies to drive the decarbonization of energy systems and industrial processes. It supports Member States to charter pathways for net zero industrial development through the development of conducive policies. It also promotes the deployment of crosscutting energy efficiency solutions, electrification and carbon management of industrial processes in large and small-scale industries. It charters norms and standards for reporting embodied carbon in products and supports member states in developing the reporting and verification structures to support compliance with global standards.

 

The position is located under the Sustainable and Just Energy Transitions Unit (TCS/ECA/JET) focuses on promoting energy for development and leveraging technology innovation and social inclusion to lead a just energy transition. It promotes the modernization of energy infrastructure to drive decoupling growth from emissions and deploys de-risking approaches to channel public and private investments to accelerate energy access and industrial development. It supports Members States in building and diversifying renewable energy supply chains and fostering manufacturing capabilities to achieve a just energy 47 transition for all. The unit also supports the integration of energy system design into the wider development objectives and helps countries navigate the trade-offs for energy development while ensure compliance with social and environmental norms. Finally, the Unit coordinates the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres and related partnerships and uses regional policies and approaches to achieve economies of scale.

 

 

PROJECT CONTEXT 

 

The Ministry of Industry of the State of Palestine, with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), and the technical support of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), is leading the project titled “Developing an energy-sustainable shoe village in Hebron for the decarbonization and sustainable development of the footwear value chain in the State of Palestine” (ID220173).

 

The project aims to restore the competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability of the Palestinian leather and footwear sector, which is predominantly concentrated in Hebron and has historically represented one of the country's most important manufacturing sectors and sources of employment. Through the establishment of a Sustainable Shoe Village (SSV), the initiative seeks to create an integrated industrial ecosystem that supports enterprise development, innovation, productivity enhancement, skills upgrading, technology adoption, and sustainable industrial practices, while facilitating the sector's transition towards a low-carbon and resource-efficient future. The Sustainable Shoe Village is conceived as a comprehensive industrial development platform combining physical infrastructure, shared services, business development support, innovation, and sustainability. At the center of this vision is the establishment of a Common Facility Centre (CFC), which will provide a range of technical, technological, and business support services to enterprises operating within the footwear value chain. Planned services include product development, design support, quality assurance and testing, research and development, training, investment and promotion services, and support for market expansion. Through these interventions, the project seeks to strengthen the competitiveness of firms, facilitate value chain integration, and create improved linkages between producers and markets. The project follows a phased implementation approach. During the current inception and planning phase, significant efforts have focused on establishing the technical, institutional, and regulatory foundations required for the development of the Sustainable Shoe Village, including the preparation of a comprehensive feasibility study, master plan for the village, and institutional arrangements for the future management and operation of the Village.

 

The project is implemented through a results-based management framework comprising multiple outputs and activities covering infrastructure development, institutional strengthening, quality infrastructure, sustainable energy, skills development, market access, innovation, enterprise development, and stakeholder engagement. Given the breadth and complexity of the intervention, effective monitoring and performance management are essential to support implementation, measure progress towards expected results, facilitate evidence-based decision-making, and ensure accountability to project stakeholders and the donor. As the project advances from the planning and inception stages into a more implementation-oriented phase, there is a growing need to establish a practical and robust Monitoring and Evaluation (ME) system that supports systematic tracking of activities, outputs, outcomes, and impacts across all project components. The monitoring system is expected to provide a clear framework for performance measurement, results reporting, risk monitoring, adaptive management, and organizational learning while ensuring alignment with UNIDO results-based management principles and donor reporting requirements.

 

Recognizing the strategic importance of establishing a fit-for-purpose monitoring architecture, UNIDO intends to strengthen the project's existing results framework and develop an operational monitoring system capable of generating reliable data, supporting performance reporting, and facilitating effective project oversight. The resulting system is expected to serve as the foundation for monitoring project implementation, measuring results, documenting lessons learned, and informing management decisions throughout the remaining duration of the Sustainable Shoe Village project.

 

Within this context, UNIDO seeks to engage a National Monitoring and Evaluation (ME) Consultant to support the establishment of a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation framework and associated monitoring systems for the Sustainable Shoe Village project. The assignment will contribute to strengthening project performance management, results measurement, reporting, and accountability functions in line with project requirements and UNIDO standards.

 

 

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager (i.e., a UNIDO staff member responsible for the overall implementation of the project) and in close cooperation with the project team in the HQ and field location, the National Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant will be responsible for the following main duties:

 

MAIN DUTIES	Concrete/measurable Outputs to be achieved	Expected duration	Location
Review Existing Monitoring Architecture including:   Hold a kick-off meeting with Project Manager and team to clarify the assignment objectives, expected outputs. Review relevant documentation related to the SSV project including project document, Result framework. Review relevant UNIDO’s guidance for Integrated Results and Performance Framework (IRPF) approach and tools.	Draft Methodology and workplan	2 days	Home-based with meetings as required
Review and Strengthen the Project Log-Frame indicators, Including: Conduct a detailed review of all project outcome, output, and activity-level indicators included in the project Log-Frame. Assess the relevance, clarity, measurability, realism, and consistency of indicators against project objectives and expected results Review indicator wording and structure to ensure alignment with Results-Based Management principles and good monitoring practices Identify indicators that require clarification, splitting, restructuring, or revision to improve measurement of results and project performance Review baseline assumptions, targets, means of verification, and data sources associated with each indicator Identify gaps, overlaps, inconsistencies, and risks affecting indicator measurement. Assess the feasibility and practicality of collecting data required for each indicator. Propose refinements and recommendations to strengthen the project's Results Framework while maintaining consistency with donor commitments and project objectives.	Revised Project Log-Frame Indicator Sheet	3 days	Home-based with meetings as required
Develop Comprehensive Indicator Definition Sheets,  Including: Develop Indicator Definition Sheets for all outcome and output indicators included within the project Results Framework. Define indicator descriptions, calculation methodologies, counting units, counting rules, reporting frequency, baselines, targets, means of verification, evidence requirements, and disaggregation requirements. Define indicator ownership and reporting responsibilities. Establish procedures for data validation and quality assurance. Define requirements for avoiding double counting and ensuring consistency of reporting. Specify minimum documentation and evidence required to support indicator reporting. Define procedures for baseline establishment where baseline information is unavailable or incomplete. Establish clear protocols for data collection, storage, verification, and reporting for each indicator	Complete Indicator Definition Sheet Package	3 days	Home-based with meetings as required
Develop the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and Monitoring System , Including: Define project theory of change and Logic Model Define monitoring objectives, methodologies, reporting arrangements, responsibilities, timelines, and quality assurance mechanisms. Develop a complete data collection plan identifying what, who, when, how, and how much. Define data collection tools, templates, questionnaires, reporting forms, beneficiary registers, attendance tracking forms, project progress tracking tools, and evidence-management templates. Define procedures for collecting and reporting sex- and age-disaggregated data. Develop monitoring arrangements for project risks, assumptions, environmental and social safeguards, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability commitments. Develop reporting procedures supporting project management, PSC reporting, donor reporting, and UNIDO reporting requirements Define and develop  excel-based Project M&E database with Performance Indictor tracking Sheet and dashboard concept.	Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and Monitoring Toolkit including tools, templates, data collection procedures, reporting mechanisms, and excel-based.	9 days	Home based with travel as required
Support the tailoring of M&E Database into structured format aligned with UNIDO monitoring and reporting system: In close coordination with UNIDO M&E specialist adapt the developed M&E database and tracking sheets into standardized database format aligned with UNIDO’s guidelines for monitoring of indicators, calculations and reporting	Tailored excel-based M&E Database using UNIDOS’ standard format	3 days	Home based with travel as required

 

 

 

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

 

Education: Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Social Sciences, Industrial Engineering, or another relevant field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree or an advanced technical college diploma in a relevant field may be accepted in combination with an additional three (3) years of professional experience directly relevant to the requirements of the assignment.

 

Technical and Functional Experience:

• At least three (3) years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, including results-based management, project performance monitoring, and related data management, is required. Experience in development planning is desirable. 
• Experience in developing monitoring and evaluation systems, results frameworks, logical frameworks, performance measurement frameworks, or monitoring plans for development projects or programmes is required.
• Experience in developing indicators, data collection and analysis methodologies, monitoring tools, reporting templates, databases, surveys, or other results measurement instruments is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the development and management of databases, indicator tracking sheets, or dashboards, is required. Experience with other data visualization platforms or monitoring information systems is desirable.
• Experience supporting donor-funded projects, international development programmes, UN agencies, international organizations, NGOs, or government development initiatives is desirable.
• Experience in private sector development, industrial development, value chain development, infrastructure development, or enterprise support programmes is desirable.

 

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is required. Working knowledge of English is required.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

 

CORE VALUES:

• Excellence - Deliver high-quality results; continuously improve performance
• Integrity – Uphold ethical standards; act transparently and responsibly
• Inclusion – Promote respect, diversity, and fairness
• Humility – Show-self-awareness; value others’ contributions
• Humanity – Act with compassion; align work with sustainable development

 

CORE BEHAVIOURS:

• Connect & Collaborate – Build trust through communication and teamwork; Share knowledge and embrace diversity.
• Analyse & Plan – Use data and evidence for decision-making; Plan proactively and prioritize effectively
• Deliver Results with Positive Impact – Take ownership and deliver quality outputs; Align work with UNIDO mission and objectives
• Learn and Develop – Continuously develop skills; Seek feedback and share knowledge.
• Adapt and Innovate – Respond flexibly to change; Embrace innovation and new approaches.

This appointment is limited to the specified project(s) only and does not carry any expectation of renewal.
Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.

 

Integrity, Respect and Inclusion

UNIDO is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, diversity, inclusion and mutual respect. Employees of UNIDO are required at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity. UNIDO prohibits all forms of sexual misconduct, abuse of authority, and discrimination.

 

Through people-centred policies, UNIDO supports its personnel in balancing professional and personal responsibilities through flexible working arrangements while maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations worldwide.

All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.

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NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.

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