UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results.

UNDP has been present in Malawi since 1964. Working closely with the Government of Malawi, civil society and the private sector, UNDP's work aims to contribute to economic growth, sustainable environmental management, and democratic governance and accountability in Malawi. UNDP's Country Programme Document is closely aligned to the Malawi Agenda 2063 and supports Malawi's aim to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Context:

UNDP Malawi is committed to strengthening results-based management and evidence-driven programming across its Country Office Programme. To enhance the quality, timeliness, and credibility of monitoring and evaluation data, the Country Office is consolidating its data management processes to better track beneficiary reach, disaggregated outcomes, and programme performance. This initiative supports UNDP Malawi's broader efforts to align with corporate reporting standards (including Quantum and UNINFO), improve data flows between implementing partners and UNDP, and provide Senior Management with real-time visibility into programme results.

The contributions of Online Volunteers will directly support the Country Office's ability to make evidence-based decisions, demonstrate impact to donors and government partners, and ultimately accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals in Malawi.

Task Type: Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Task Description:

We are looking for 3 Online Volunteers who, under the immediate supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, will support the strengthening of monitoring and evaluation data management across UNDP Malawi's programme.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the review and refinement of M&E frameworks, data collection tools, and reporting templates to ensure alignment with UNDP corporate standards and Country Office priorities

Assist in tracking, collecting, verifying, and compiling data on programme outputs and outcomes from implementing partners and responsible parties

Support data quality assurance processes, including checking for completeness, consistency, and accuracy of reported data against source documentation

Maintain and update M&E databases, ensuring data is organized, secure, and accessible for reporting purposes

Prepare and submit periodic M&E progress reports, including data summaries, tables, and visualizations, for use by Senior Management and programme teams

Contribute to the documentation of lessons learned and best practices to inform adaptive management and future programme design

The Online Volunteers will work remotely, with regular check-ins and guidance provided by the Deputy Resident Representative's office and the Programme Management Support Unit (PMSU).

Required Experience:

An undergraduate degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field

A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in project management, programme evaluation, data management, or M&E-related roles

Familiarity with M&E concepts (indicators, disaggregation, results-based management)

Experience with data collection, verification, and database maintenance

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including basic formulas and data entry)

Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI), digital data collection platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK), or prior work with UN agencies or development partners is an advantage

Application Procedure:

To apply for this job, please visit: app.unv.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.