UNFPA·May 19, 2026

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

Under the direct guidance of the Deputy Representative, and overall supervision of the Representative, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: - Support the roll out of the District Health Information Softwa...

On-siteInternationalAssociate UCoS from Apr20263. Good health and well-being
On-site

Mozambique

Maputo

Duration

273 days

Positions

1 Available

Deadline

Jun 7, 2026

8 days left

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Sustainable Development Goal

3. Good health and well-being

General Information

Description of assignment title

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

Assignment country

Mozambique

Expected start date

Aug 15, 2026

Sustainable Development Goal

3. Good health and well-being

Volunteer category

Associate UCoS from Apr2026

Host entity

UNFPA

Type

onsite

Duration

273 days

Number of assignments

1

Duty stations

Maputo

Assignment Details

Mission and Objectives

Our Mandate The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN's reproductive health agency dealing with population issues and it is responsible for expanding the possibilities for women and young people to lead a healthy sexual and reproductive life. UNFPA works to accelerate universal access to sexual and reproductive health, including voluntary family planning and safe motherhood; and seeks the realization of rights and opportunities for young people. UNFPA is present in more than 150 countries, improving people's lives as a catalyst for action and advocacy of their issues. Acting through alliances and partnerships with governments, other UN agencies, civil society and the private sector, UNFPA makes a positive difference for billions of people, especially those most in need. UNFPA also helps countries use population data to anticipate future challenges; offers technical assistance that strengthens and empowers its partners; supports policy formulation and national capacity-building, ensuring that reproductive health and the rights of women and young people remain central issues in the development agenda. UNFPA is making progress - fewer women are dying during childbirth, more unwanted pregnancies are being avoided, and younger women are having their opportunities expanded. But it is necessary to expand these efforts so that we can reach a healthy and fair world. UNFPA - Creating a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

Context

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) agency committed to delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA has committed its global, regional and country programmes to prioritize and scale up effective programmes for women and girls with special attention to sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence, while providing evidence and advocating for the holistic development of young people. The M&E Assistant provides support to quality assurance for UNFPA programmes in Mozambique. S/he will also contribute to planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the Country Office’s projects and programmes. S/he will also assist in monitoring the Humanitarian-Development-Peace nexus and emergency projects and ensure that they are aligned to the Country Programme results and resource framework.

Task Description

Under the direct guidance of the Deputy Representative, and overall supervision of the Representative, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: - Support the roll out of the District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2) Project Monitoring Platform - Assist in annual work plan (AWP) development, ensuring activities and interventions are correctly linked to output indicators in the corporate system, Quantum Plus - Support timely and accurate entry of quarterly milestone monitoring reports into UNFPA’s Quantum Plus, conducting basic quality assurance checks to identify missing or inconsistent data for correction by programme staff. - Assist in drafting and consolidating information for quarterly progress reports, annual reports, and donor reports by collecting narrative and quantitative updates from pro-gramme teams and implementing partners. - Support the collation of baseline and target data for various indicators. - Assist in maintaining and updating electronic filing systems and databases for all M&E documents, including project monitoring data, survey reports, and evaluation management responses. - Support the documentation of best practices, success stories, and lessons learned from the field to contribute to knowledge sharing and communication materials. - Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by the M&E Specialist or the Pro-gramme Coordinator. During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. This plan will include regular meetings with the supervisor to review progress and receive feedback on performance against agreed objectives. The final work plan will be discussed and mutually endorsed by both the UN Volunteer and the supervisor.

Eligibility Criteria

Age

18 - 80

Required experience

0 years

Nationality

Open to all nationalities

Assignment Requirements

Relevant experience

0 years

Language Requirements
EnglishRequired
Fluent
PortuguesePreferred
Basic
Required education level

Bachelor's degree

Area(s) of expertise

Health, Development programmes

Driving license

-

Competencies and values
☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Creativity ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Working in Teams
Skills and experience
Demonstrated interest or experience (up to 12 months) in results-based management. Skills - Understanding of results framework and logical framework - Knowledge of theory of change approach - Knowledge of results-based planning, monitoring and reporting - Proficiency in using office software packages and web-based information management systems - Experience in using computers and office software packages including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google/Gmail, and handling web- based management systems. - Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, ODK).

Additional Information

Living conditions and remarks
Mozambique has a total population of about 28.9 million people and is located on the southeast coast of Africa. To the East, is the Indian Ocean, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia is to the north, to the west is Zimbabwe and South Africa and to the South, Eswatini and South Africa. The total area of Mozambique is 799 380 Km square from North to South. It is tropical hot and humid. The hottest and wettest months in Maputo are December to February, when the average daily minimum temperatures are around 22°c and the average daily highs of 30°c. The rainy season is between October and April. Winters (June to August) are mild with the average daily temperature ranging from 13°c to 24°c. Basic health facilities and food are available everywhere. The security situation is reliable, but a lot of precaution is needed at the same time. Communication and transport services are available at various costs. Regarding accommodation and food, houses and apartments can be rented from US$ 1,500 to US$ 3,000 per month and meals at the restaurant cost between US$ 10 and US$ 30. Food, household commodities and clothing can be found in shops and local markets at reasonable prices. An entry visa is required for all travelers and must be obtained from the Mozambican Embassy prior to travelling. The metical is the local currency and exchange rate stands at USD 1 equivalent to about 63.25 meticais (MZM) as of January 2026. Commercial banks are operational in the country and Visa cards are accepted in very limited hotels. Maputo is categorized as a family duty station offering a variety of different accommodation options. It has a vibrant international community whilst also providing excellent opportunities to work in a national, Mozambican context.
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