Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Description and Requirement

Project Information
LIFT is embarking on a new strategic period for 2024-2028. The LIFT 2024-2028 Strategy builds on the achievements of LIFT's experience as well as recent adaptations and learning in the face of a changing and dynamic context. The new Strategy outlines an approach to tackle structural drivers of poverty and vulnerability, while also considering immediate interventions to secure and maintain Myanmar's previous development gains. LIFT has proven itself as a key delivery partner across Myanmar’s changing contexts – ranging from post-Nargis recovery, a time of political transition, and relief support during COVID-19. LIFT is managed by the United Nations Office for Projects Services (UNOPS) and has received funding from 16 international donors. The current donors are the United Kingdom, the European Union, Switzerland, Australia, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and Denmark.
About the role:
Under the supervision of the M&E Specialist, the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer supports the execution of methodologies and tools to ensure the availability of clear and accurate information for the Programme. The incumbent in this position should follow data management, surveys, and quality processes for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) applying UNOPS policies and Principles to ensure the highest quality and compliance standards.
The M&E Officer will provide support to teams within the Programme and contribute to building capacity through strengthening learning and knowledge sharing across Lift.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:

• A Master´s degree preferably in social sciences, statistics, international development, public administration, sociology, or similar is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in the above fields with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in programmatic MEAL, preferably in food security, health, economic growth, agriculture, climate, or related fields, is required.
• Experience in implementing monitoring and evaluation processes is required.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative M&E methodologies is required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (e.g. MS Office newer versions, Google Suite Applications) is required.
• Demonstrated data management skills, including the use and maintenance of databases, is required.
• Previous experience with electronic data capture, including KOBO Collect, is a distinct advantage.
• Experience coordinating with a range of stakeholders is an asset.
• Experience in using computer software programmes, particularly statistical software would be an added advantage.
• Previous experience designing and implementing gender-sensitive and/or disability-inclusive M&E would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience working with the UN or international organizations is highly desirable.

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Proficiency in Burmese is required.
• Proficiency in other Myanmar languages is an asset.