SGU YouthConnekt Africa Intern- Monitoring and Evaluation, Research Associate at UNDP Rwanda: (Deadline 14 March 2022)

Date: February 25, 2022

SGU YouthConnekt Africa Intern- Monitoring and Evaluation, Research Associate at UNDP Rwanda: (Deadline 14 March 2022)

JOB DESCRIPTION

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

BACKGROUND

CORPORATE BACKGROUND:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries’ efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:

Sustainable development
Democratic governance and peacebuilding
Climate and disaster resilience

In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:

YouthConnekt Africa recognizes that youth are an exceedingly important demographic within the continent and aims to improve life outcomes for youth today and for future generations through 5 key goals. YouthConnekt Africa has the mandate of job creation, personal and professional skill development, nurturing young leaders, connecting young Africans, and closing the gender gap. The purpose of this position is to improve performance, results, and impact of management and projects. The associate will evaluate the time, impact, and cost effectiveness of projects, and ensure that they are in accordance with the strategic visions of YouthConnekt Africa. The associate will also conduct research to inform his/her M&E frameworks and produce consistent reports in order to track the progress of programs and/or projects. The roles and responsibilities of the associate are detailed further below.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

III. DUTIES:

The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities

% of time

In this section list the primary responsibilities and tasks of the position.
(Include percentages for each duty.)

Under the supervision of the YouthConnekt Africa Executive Director, the intern will:

Monitoring and Evaluation

-Develop and implement logical frameworks to monitor and evaluate projects/programs
– Provide regular insight and feedback on achievements and strategies for improvement
-Maximize the time, cost, and outcome efficiency of each project/program
-Monitor the sustainability of project outputs
-Perform tasks and implement processes of Results Based Management

-Organize and conduct training to colleagues in monitoring and evaluation frameworks in order to build team capacity and maximize project effectiveness
-Perform regular data analysis to track and optimize effectiveness
-Identify and implement capacity building strategies
Research

-Conduct research to inform monitoring and evaluation methods, and optimize effectiveness of programs and projects
-Create documents compiling research for relevant project insights and improvements
-Collect and analyze data as requested
-Present research findings to various audiences including management, officials, and strategic partners
Reporting

-Develop reports regularly to update management and partners on progress of projects

-Edit, publish, and/or present reports upon request

-Prepare and maintain a comprehensive database to track progress and results
-Participate and contribute to the quarterly review of programs and projects
-Assist in developing other relevant reports as requested

Expected Deliverables

Develop and implement a comprehensive and effective framework for monitoring and evaluation in accordance with the needs and projects of YouthConnekt Africa
Improve the capacity of the team to conduct monitoring and evaluation processes which is informed by research and is replicable throughout various levels of management
Produce regular, highly detailed reports informed by research and analysis to update management on the status of projects and programs

COMPETENCIES
Competencies Functional Competencies: Good knowledge of project management and youth empowerment issues Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent writing skills. Good knowledge of data analysis skills Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities. Knowledge and understanding of gender and development issues.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Education: Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree; or currently enrolled in a master’s degree in a Master’s degree in International Development, Global Affairs, Economics, or an otherwise relevant field of study Or have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master’s degree or equivalent studies. Required Skills and Experience Experience developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation projects Proven experience with report-writing and conducting workshops and/or presentations ‘ Excellent command with MS Office software, data collection, and data analysis Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills Strong written and oral communication skills Familiarity and commitment to the mission of YouthConnekt Africa Adaptability and creativity to provide insight and suggestions for better practices Leadership and strong inter-personal skills Excellent problem-solving skills Strong ethics which enable one to work with sensitive information and high-level partners Language skills: Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required. Kinyarwanda and French an asset Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage. INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS UNDP interns received a stipend monthly inline with UNDP internship policy guidelines. UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed. Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship. Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan. Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity. Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education program. Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.

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