The Position:

The M&E Specialist is responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of progress in the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes in Sexual and Reproductive Health including Adolescents and Youth, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment as well as Population and Development in Morocco. S/he will ensure both that the Country Programme Evaluation Plan as well as the monitoring and evaluation framework are duly executed with quality outcomes in accordance with international and organizational standards. In addition, s/he will responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the project “Promotion of Gender Equality and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights of Women and Young Girls in Morocco”.

S/he will be based in the Morocco CO and will report directly to the Representative. S/he will work in close collaboration with the Country Office programme coordinators, including the Coordinator of the project “Promotion of Gender Equality and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights of Women and Young Girls in Morocco”. 

Education: 

Advanced university degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science field.

Knowledge and Experience:

A minimum of five years of relevant and increasingly responsible professional experience in evaluation of development, health and/or social programmes;

Recognized expertise in monitoring and evaluation, including sound knowledge of results based management techniques;

Knowledge of statistical software (SPSS, STATA, CSPro and DevInfo) an advantage Track record in managing evaluations, with strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results;

Experience in project design, management, and monitoring;

Familiarity with UN development programmes and working procedures, especially UNFPA policies and programming procedures, an asset;

Field experience is a strong asset;

Strong presentation, communication, and writing skills in French, and Arabic required.

Languages:

Fluency in French, Arabic and English is required.