Mission and objectives

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA operates globally since 1969 in more than 150 countries and territories. UNFPA focuses on women and young people, and gender is always in the core of its mandate and the center of all Program activities and interventions. UNFPA´s Country Office (CO) in Bolivia is implementing its sixth cycle of the Country Programme Document (CPD) for the Plurinational State of Bolivia 2018 – 2022, which has four strategic outcomes: 1) Sexual and reproductive health; 2) Adolescents and youth; 3) Gender equality and women’s empowerment; 4) Population Dynamics.

Context

UNFPA in Bolivia is implementing the Promoting Gender Equality for the Exercise of Sexual and Reproductive Rights of Adolescents in Bolivia (2021-2025) Project through a grant arrangement with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). This initiative aims to reduce teen pregnancy through increased access of adolescent to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services and information, and to increase awareness and capacities of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response, in two departments of the country (La Paz and Cochabamba). The main stakeholders are Ministries of Health, Education, Public and Justice; Departmental and Municipal Governments, and other national stakeholders. This assignment is funded through a project funded by the Government of Korea, therefore candidates must be Korean nationals.

Task Description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Programme Analyst M&E or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Monitoring and Evaluation Expert will: 1. Provide support to Programme Officers and technical personnel to ensure that they perform their results-based M&E tasks i.e. data collection and reporting on output indicators and results-based field monitoring, to assess the quality of outputs and outcomes; and budget and other operational indicators of the office; 2. Keep close record of the activities and expenditures, revision of workplans, calendar of events, and results framework to track the progress towards indicators in close coordination with programme, operations and communications teams; 3. Establish and manage internal systems for effective and efficient project monitoring and reporting, both internal to UNFPA and for Implementing Partners; 4. Contribute actively to the development and quality control of work plans and related budget/project proposals, budget analysis, expenditure reports, travel and procurement plans, so as to strengthen the adoption of a Results-based management and M&E approaches throughout the process; 5. Monitor the implementation of agreed work plans and review and make appropriate recommendations related to the project, the overall program performance and the use of funds; 6. Support in the designing of tools to systematize data and information related to the Project; 7. Provide tools for the data analysis and visualizations of the advance; 8. Ensure periodic updating of the Project monitoring and make proposals for corrective actions to be taken. 9. Perform field visits to monitor the implementation of the Project activities and ensure the quality and accuracy of the collected or reported data; 10. Contribute to design of an integrated platform for monitoring the Project; 11. Contribute to drafting the reports, concept notes, and official requests required by KOICA, and ensure that the reports are presented on time; 12. Contribute to the developing of Terms of Reference (ToR) for research to be conducted within the Project framework; 13. Support the programme staff with effective use of tools and methodologies for planning, monitoring and reporting; 14. Identification and formulation of lessons learned from evaluations and studies to be integrated into broader country office; 15. Perform any other duty required. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: 1. Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); 2. Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; 3. Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities. 4. Contribute with articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; 5. Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; 6. Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local. individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. Results/expected outputs 1. As an active UNFPA team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNFPA and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: 2. Timely monitoring and reporting of the Project to the donor. 3. Innovate data collection, analysis, dissemination, and information management products developed and deployed. 4. Ensure effective support in monitoring and reporting. 5. Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. 6. A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Competencies and values

1. Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNFPA; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNFPA procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgment; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNFPA in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; 2. Teamwork and respect for diversity: 3. Commitment to continuous learning 4. Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner;. 5. Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports 6. Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions involving physical hardship and little comfort. 7. Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNFPA’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Living conditions and remarks

The assignment will be in La Paz, Bolivia; however, it is possible to begin the assignment remotely. La Paz is a city and municipality located at the west of Bolivia, seat of the Bolivian government and the legislative and executive branches, although the capital according to the Constitution of the State is Sucre. Altitude of the city center is approximately 3,650 ml (meters above sea level) The climate according to its geographical location is mountain. Along with the city of El Alto, the largest urban nucleus and town of Bolivia, with 1,800,687, according to the last census of population and 2012. Security: Bolivia is in Phase 1 – precautionary – Safety Plan of the United Nations, this means that routine activities are carried out normally and is required to report travel inside and outside Bolivia. However, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the UN agencies mostly maintained the teleworking of staff, with restrictions to traveling and face-to-face meetings. The UN level COVID-19 risk management task force is evaluating the situation to adjust the recommendation. When necessary to travel or go to the office for work, taking strict biosecurity measures is mandatory. Bolivia is a unique country. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential. This assignment is funded through a project funded by the Government of Korea, therefore candidates must be Korean nationals.