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## Fund Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

**About UNDP**

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in over 170 countries and territories, working with people on the frontlines of development.

**Job Description**

UNDP is seeking a highly motivated and experienced **Fund Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist** to join our team in New Delhi. This role is crucial in supporting the effective and efficient implementation of our development projects by ensuring proper monitoring and evaluation practices.

**Responsibilities:**

* Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks for assigned projects, aligned with UNDP and donor requirements.

* Conduct regular data collection, analysis, and reporting on project performance, identifying key indicators and trends.

* Develop and implement evaluation plans, conducting both formative and summative evaluations to assess project effectiveness, impact, and sustainability.

* Lead the development of high-quality evaluation reports, ensuring clear, concise, and evidence-based findings, and actionable recommendations.

* Provide technical guidance to project teams on monitoring and evaluation methodologies, data management, and reporting.

*  Collaborate with other UNDP teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure consistent application of monitoring and evaluation standards.

* Stay abreast of current best practices in monitoring and evaluation, and contribute to the development and refinement of UNDP’s overall M&E approach.

**Qualifications:**

* Advanced degree in a relevant field such as development studies, economics, statistics, or social sciences.

* Minimum 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, with a proven track record of designing and implementing evaluations for development projects.

* Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques.

* Excellent report writing and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.

*  Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations, and donors.

*  Proficiency in using M&E software and data visualization tools.

*  Strong commitment to UNDP’s mission and values.