Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

The assistant strengthens evidence-based programming by developing monitoring frameworks and indicators, coordinating assessments and evaluations, assuring data quality, producing actionable analysis and building the monitoring capacity of UNHCR teams and partners.

• Develop multi-year monitoring and evaluation plans, tools and approaches
• Select indicators and document their methodology, calculation and use
• Coordinate assessments, implementation monitoring and results-monitoring surveys
• Build participatory monitoring, evaluation and reporting with communities and partners
• Coordinate coherent frameworks across donor and multi-partner initiatives
• Support evaluation planning, quality assurance and communication with regional and headquarters teams
• Maintain primary and secondary evidence and translate analysis into programming and advocacy insights
• Design and deliver monitoring and evaluation learning for UNHCR staff and partners

• High school diploma with two years of relevant experience, or bachelor's degree or higher with one year of relevant experience
• Experience implementing monitoring systems and conducting or managing evaluations in UN, development or humanitarian contexts
• Experience establishing monitoring systems and frameworks aligned with corporate results-based management
• Experience coordinating internal and external stakeholders in a cross-cultural environment
• Knowledge of English or the UN working language of the duty station

• Temporary appointment targets 1 August to 31 December 2026
• Duty station carries hardship level D and non-family status
• Role includes frequent field travel and collaboration with national authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and donors