Consultant for Reporting, Monitoring, and Evaluation (Paris, France) contract NEW

Type of contract : Consultant Contract

Level :  Level 2 – Middle

Hiring Unit : Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS)

Duty Station : Paris

Work location : Remote

Duration of contract : 11 months

Hiring open to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight UTC+2 Time) : 27/05/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

We are looking for an M&E Officer who will work from Paris to contribute to the effective implementation of the Reporting, Monitoring, and Evaluation (M&E) framework for joint programs of the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) and UNESCO aimed at promoting the roles of youth and women in peacebuilding and sustainable development.

Background

The Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) was founded in 2012 by artist and social activist Forest Whitaker, following his appointment as UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation. WPDI is a non-governmental organization committed to fostering peace and resilience in places affected by violence, poverty, environmental disruption, and marginalization. In Africa, Europe, as well as Latin and North America, WPDI develops a wide range of programs aimed at training and supporting underprivileged individuals and groups, with a particular focus on youth and women, enabling them to become mediators, educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders, fostering positive transformation within their communities and beyond. To achieve its objectives, WPDI works with the communities to design and implement integrated programs in the four areas of Peacebuilding, Livelihood, Health and Well-being, and Sports, and works in close partnership with UNESCO and other United Nations agencies, including UN Women, IOM, and UNHCR.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The M&E Officer ensures the implementation of monitoring and reporting tools for our programs distributed in 11 locations across South Africa, South Sudan, Uganda, Mexico, France, and the United States.

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Liaison Officer for the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation.

The M&E Officer’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not restricted to:

• Assisting the management team in the design of documents related to reporting, partnerships, fundraising, strategic planning, etc.;

• Reviewing and revising existing monitoring and reporting tools to support field office managers and teams in discharging their M&E responsibilities;

• Collecting regular reports from field office managers and teams in a timely manner;

• Liaising with all relevant units of the Secretariat, including the Executive Office of the ADG (SC/EO), to provide the necessary data and reports regarding the impact of the partnership between UNESCO and the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation;

• Analyzing and presenting high-quality data generated from WPDI activities;

• Providing input to the management team on evaluation needs based on agreements with donors and partners;

• Supporting the team in the identification, documentation, and synthesis of lessons learned and best practices to be integrated into the M&E framework.

11 months.

• Annual report on activities of the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation
• Mid-term and annual reports for WPDI global and for each field office
• Data spreadsheets and post-training surveys and data

• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in social sciences (Economics, Sociology, etc.), Statistics, Public / Non-Profit / Business Administration, or other relevant fields of study.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in M&E, preferably in the field of international development.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Proven ability to draft clear and concise documents and produce strong analytical and synthesis reports.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work while meeting deadlines.

• Excellent IT skills, including in standard office software, and in database management and data visualization.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain trust-based working relationships within a multicultural team.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

• Ability to work in French and/or Spanish would be a plus.

An up-to-date CV must be submitted to the “My Employment History Form / My Documents” section of the online application.

Only applications with the above-requested information can be considered.

Please note that the consultant’s salary expectations must be expressed in gross amounts. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties in accordance with local laws. UNESCO will not reimburse any taxes, duties or other contributions for which the Individual Specialist may be liable in respect of any payments made to him/her under the terms of this contract.

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information, by the above deadline.

To apply, please visit the UNESCO Careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted. 

The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, interviews with a Panel, as well as reference checks. In addition, candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the position’s qualifications.  

Please note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course. 

Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).

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• lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
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