Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst Database

UNOPS is hiring Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst (Database) to support the Local Assistance Myanmar Programme (LAMP). LAMP provides prioritized assistance such as food, WASH,NFIs and protection for highly vulnerable people in crisis affected areas of Myanmar, through primarily national and civil society organizations. LAMPs key activities include delivery of multi-sectoral assistance, capacity building, and support to coordination. 

Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst (Database) will work under the overall oversight of the Senior Programme Manager and supervision by the Deputy Programme Manager. In accordance with UNOPS policies, procedure and practices. 

 Functional Responsibilities:

• Data and Reporting
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
• Data and Reporting
• Design and construct a database system according to the program needs  which covers the following information
• Geographical coverage of  program implementation
• Implementing partners
• Program indicators and activities, beneficiaries information
• Reporting information (timeline, etc)
• Assist to Develop data entry format and reporting designs by reviewing the report from partners.
• Consolidate all partners’ data reports and make sure to have  accurate and consistent data.
• Manage the database and  troubleshoot issues,optimize performance and maintain for up to date progress dataset
• Create data visualization for the program achievement in terms of reach Vs target by geographical coverage, Implementing partners, age, gender, respective indicators, specific activities and program total, etc.
• Maintain strict confidentiality for data.
• Handling the Big Query data warehouse for data visualization in Google platform

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL):

• Generate the achievements (by LAMP indicators and program requirements) of received clean data sets of M&E data reports such as quarterly, semi-annual report (SAR) , annual report (AR) from Senior M&E officers.
• Data and information verification with respective Programme Officers and Senior M&E Officers
• Combine all received data by LAMP indicators and additional requirements as required by organization and or donor (s).
• Share the combined and analyzed data set with senior M&E officers as necessary
• Conduct data analysis for verifying program reach and assist Senior M&E Officers to analyze the data according to program needs (e.g. targeting)
• Produce data analysis results from project databases for current program operations, program adaptation and future new programming to help the team make better-informed decisions.
• Document and share with the team interpretation and meaningful insights from the data analysis, as relevant
• Work with Senior M&E Officers to stay updated on data management processes especially database system modification and adaptation based on the changes of program approach
• Prepare dashboard and data reports for quarterly, SAR, AR,  and ad hoc request
• Collect the project information of each project such as locations, villages, community or IDPs camps information from  Senior M&E Officers.
• Provide training to Implementing Partners’ M&E staff on database management and data analysis if necessary.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst ensures accurate and secure data management to support program monitoring and evaluation. By designing and maintaining a database system, consolidating reports, and creating data visualizations, he/she  enhances data-driven decision-making. The role in data verification, analysis, and dashboard preparation strengthens program tracking and accountability. Additionally, he/she support training for implementing partners, ensuring effective data management and reporting for improved program impact.

 Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education :

• A first level university degree (e.g Bachelor) preferably in data science, data analytics, statistics or other relevant field is required.
• An advanced university degree (e.g. Masters) preferably in data science, data analytics, statistics or other relevant field, is desirable but not required, and may substitute for 2 years of work experience.

Experience :

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in research, data analytics, programming or related areas is required.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel, including design of database structures and development of appropriate interfaces (e.g. Microsoft Excel) for data entry, ensuring data quality and security, update records and fields, modification of database structure, and generation of customized reports is desired.
• Experience in analyzing data and producing reports is necessary.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Big Query, Google Data Studio, power query, or other data processing tools are required.
• Experience in training project personnel in the use of database management and different software applications is desired.
• Experience in writing and maintaining database design documentation and operating manuals is an asset.

Language Requirement :

• Fluency in written and oral English and Myanmar language is required

Source: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=29756#1