Under the direct supervision of the State Programme Coordinator, and technical guidance of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, PM&E Programme Specialist in the Country Office in New Delhi, the PM&E Analyst will perform the following tasks:

IImplementation of Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Activities

•     Assist in the development, update, and effective and efficient implementation of the State programme and projects annual work plans with focus on results monitoring, objective hierarchy, indicators and monitoring mechanisms, tools, and procedures.
•     Support the preparation of programme/projects M&E Plan capturing qualitative and quantitative aspects according to the annual work plans
•     Contribute to the design and set out the framework and procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of project activities, with Implementing Partners, Programme team in the State Office and M&E Specialist in the Country Office.
•     Ensure that activities/events needed for monitoring are scheduled and responsibilities assigned
•     Collect monitoring evidence that the results are being produced as intended and are efficient
•     Support UNFPA Staff and Implementing Partners in preparing data collection and reporting.
•     Utilize the PM&E information system, updating the projects, activities, and indicators on a routine basis.

Analysis and Reporting of Monitoring and Evaluation activities

•     Support the State Programme Coordinator with data management and identify programme/project challenges and propose orrective actions to enhance the achievement of results.
•     Collect data from the relevant stakeholders and carry out data analysis to assess performance against the indicators and targets;
•     Support the development and testing of M&E methods, revise and assist in the implementation of recommendations to improve the efficiency of current monitoring systems.
•     Review and /or write project/programme mandatory reports;
•     Assist the programme/projects’ reviews and evaluations
•     Prepare consolidated progress reports on M&E findings for project management, approved reporting formats and timing.

Capacity Building in Monitoring and Evaluation

•     Support the regular sharing of the M&E findings and tools with UNFPA State personnel, Implementing Partners and primary stakeholders.
•     Contribute to refresher training in M&E UNFPA personnel, and Implementing Partners.
•     Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Proficiency in MS Office, and other software packages such as SPSS

Strong team skills including ability to establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those relevant to the team members

Strong research and analytical skills;

Good communication and negotiation skills;

Ability to work independently;

Willingness to travel to project sites and other areas as needed

Living conditions and remarks

Patna, capital of Bihar State is the largest town and headquarters of Patna district, Patna division and Bihar State. Located on the south bank of the river Ganga, it has an estimated population of more than 6.0 million people. An administrative and educational centre of Bihar, it is well connected by railway and road. Patna is an ancient city with rich cultural heritage. Its glorious past of Magadh Empire goes back to 600 BC. It has seen the reign of Samrat Ashok with flourishing Buddhism. It has been considered once a place for Persian study. Takht Sri Patna Sahib is one of the Five Takhts of Sikhism and consecrates the birthplace of the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, Gobind Singh. Living conditions are normal with basic amenities and comfort of livelihood available

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Patna, Bihar. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

UN Volunteer entitlements and allowances:

The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents - except for UN Community Volunteers), as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator .

For information specific to your assignment please see below:
Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA): INR 50,604.24 per month
Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 400 (equivalent in INR)
Relocation costs (both ways @ USD 200 at the beginning and end of assignment, if duty station is outside of commuting distance)
Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment): 1 VLA / 12 Months
Medical and life insurance Cigna Private Insurance

Leave entitlements:

Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month

Certified sick leave: 30 days

Uncertified sick leave: 7 days

Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months

Maternity leave: 16 weeks

Paternity leaves: 10 days

Access to UNV Learning Portal for Online Course

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy