Results Based Management/Monitoring & Evaluation Associate (Open to Internal & External Applicants)

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

The RBM/M&E Associate position falls under the PMSU unit within the UNDP Egypt office. In this context, the Programme Management Support Unit in UNDP Egypt provides a critical function by serving as the essential bridge between the office's programme and operations teams, ensuring that development initiatives are both strategically aligned and operationally sound. By offering centralized guidance on Programme Finance, Results-Based Management (RBM) and quality assurance, the unit enhances the impact of the UNDP Egypt Country Programme (2023–2027) through systematic monitoring, evaluation, and strict adherence to corporate compliance standards. 

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Analyst (NOA), the RBM/M&E Associate  provides support to the leadership in the execution of oversight and management performance, and supports the formulation, planning and management of the country programme and integrated support team  by managing data and facilitating implementation of various initiatives and activities aiming to effectively deliver development results. The RBM/M & E Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.   In this context, the incumbent is responsible for the continuous identification and updating of project risks (strategic, operational, financial, and political) within UNDP’s enterprise resource planning system (Quantum).

 

Core

 

LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

 

LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 

 

LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

 

LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible  Act with Determination  LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

 

LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

 

LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Finance	Management and cost accounting	Ability to produce periodic qualitative and quantitative performance reports to facilitate effective decision making and performance monitoring. Ability to use a range of costing techniques and analyse cost related data to provide quantitative information to the users of reports.
Business Direction & Strategy	Business Acumen	Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization.
Business Management	Customer Satisfaction/Client Management	Ability to respond timely appropriately and with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for Za\s to add Value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Business Development	Knowledge Generation	Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.
Business Management	Risk Management	Identify and organize action around reducing, mitigating and proactively managing risks.
2030 Agenda	Engagement and Effectiveness	Effectiveness:Project Quality Assurance.
2030 Agenda	Engagement and Effectiveness	Effectiveness: RBM standards and practices for programming

 

• Secondary education is required. 
• A university degree (bachelor´s degree) in Business Administration, Public Administration, or an equivalent field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.

Minimum of 6 years (with secondary education) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant programmame management support at the national or international level is required.

• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems such as ERP. 
• Experience using Excel at advanced level (pivot tables, data visualization).
• Experience in data analytics.

• Prior relevant working experience with the UN/UNDP, an international organization or an international NGO.
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems (Quantum).
• Direct experience applying and ensuring compliance with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Practical experience with the full range of programme and M&E processes and systems.

Specialized certification in Administration or Procurement is desirable

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UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

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