Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of Team Leader for the Local Development Finance (LDF) Practice in Western and Central Africa (WCA) and the MIF Program Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation of Impact Specialist (M&E Impact Specialist) will be responsible for providing technical support for the monitoring and evaluation of impacts of the Blue Peace related Projects (on Local development, Water quality and access, Women’s economic empowerment, Peace building, Food security, etc) on the basis of the tools developed by UNCDF, and support for the development of new tools and methodologies – in relation with the first key of the dual key system.

Summary of key functions:

• Manage and deliver Blue Peace and MIF projects and program monitoring and evaluation processes;
• Contribute to the design and preparation of reporting documents and communication documents showcasing UNCDF LDFP intervention related to the Blue Peace in WCA;
• Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and measurement of impact of targeted investments of the WCA LDFP portfolio, in the framework of the Dual Key System mechanism;
• Contribute do developing new tools, methodologies and initiatives related to the monitoring, evaluation and measurement of local impact of UNCDF interventions related to water management, peace security and associated projects.

• Manage and deliver project and program monitoring and evaluation processes:

• Perform quality assurance of planning documents, related to the monitoring of impact achievement in projects - Perform quality assurance of planning documents, including logical framework documents, project documents and work plans, in particular on Blue Peace Programs in the Region;
• Monitor project and program development results, including risks that may compromise the achievement of these results;
• Provide an evidence base for results-based reporting and decision making on program implementation;
• Promote accountability, transparency and learning;
• Apply conceptual models in support of programme design, following LDFP Theory of Change and LDF WCA development strategy.

• Contribute to the design and preparation of reporting documents and communication documents showcasing UNCDF LDFP intervention in WCA in the field of Blue Peace:

• Timely and duly preparation of reports on UNCDF intervention and impact on the various projects and programs in WCA LDFP;
• Participation in the design and writing of the yearly WCA LDFP Brochure.

• Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and measurement of impact of targeted investments of the WCA LDFP portfolio, in the framework of the Dual Key System mechanism and local impacts:

• Provide thorough analysis of targeted investments impact on a specific thematic (LED, WEE, WASH,…);
• Formulate recommendations on policies and actions to be taken to strengthen the impact of projects on women's economic empowerment;
• Facilitate discussions and exchange of project information with project sponsors and partners.

• Contribute do developing new tools, methodologies and initiatives related to the monitoring, evaluation and measurement of impact of UNCDF interventions in water management, peace security and related issues:

• Strengthening, development, creation and management of tools, methodologies and initiatives for effective monitoring, evaluation and measurement of activities and their effective delivery;
• Ensuring effective use and appropriation of tools, methodologies and initiatives by the WCA LDFP team.

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

1. Provide substantive support to the planning and design of external communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans
• Provide analysis for elaboration of communication strategies; ensure gender perspective;
• Integrate communication, advocacy and outreach activities into proposals for project/programmes and other initiatives, as necessary mainly related to Women Peace and Security and Governance Flagships;
• Monitor and analyze print and social media and provide analysis to RO/HQ;
• Provide inputs and support to the launch of in-country UN Women/ UN system corporate and local campaigns and special events.
2. Coordinate and contribute substantively to the development and dissemination of advocacy materials in the Mali
• Draft briefing materials both in French and English, and press releases and coordinate its dissemination through effective channels;
• Identify storylines for publication and articles;
• Promote and disseminate corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives, publications, and campaigns;
• Coordinate the translation/adaption/rewriting of information received, printing and dissemination of publications and audio-visual materials;
• Follow guidelines from HQ and RO.

3. Coordinate media relations for the UNWOMEN Mali
• Coordinate the establishment of relevant relationships;
• Maintain list of relevant media in country;
• Respond to inquiries for public and UN system information materials;
• Organize roundtable discussions, press conferences and briefing session for press, as required;
• Draft talking points.
4. Coordinate the Mali’s online presence
• Coordinate Mali’s country office FB content and maintenance based on corporate requirements;
• Coordinate Mali’s social media accounts in line with corporate social media policy;
• Upload information to knowledge management system on a regular basis, including news, updates, resources.
5. Facilitate knowledge building and sharing

• Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme goals and activities;
• Organize and conduct training and workshops on communication and advocacy, as appropriate.
6. Others
• Support UN Women’s presidency of UNCG in 2018 and increase visibility of the United Nations in Mali
• Undertake other related tasks, as requested by the Line Manager