Parent Sector : Field Office

Duty Station: Lima

Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 11 – DIC – 2025

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

AIM

The objective of the consultancy is to provide specialized technical follow-up in the monitoring and evaluation of the project, through the systematic collection of information, verification of sources, updating of indicators and preparation of periodic reports that facilitate decision-making and the fulfillment of programmed goals.

MAIN FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the framework of the implementation of the activities and/or projects of the Culture Sector of the UNESCO Office in Peru and under the authority of the Head of the UNESCO Office in Peru and the direct supervision of the Specialist in Waste and Circular Economy, the Monitoring Analyst shall:

1. Implement mechanisms to monitor the project’s technical progress, in accordance with the approved logical framework. Tasks include:
• Applying monitoring tools to record progress on activities and milestones, ensuring their alignment with the agreed-upon indicators.
• Consolidating the technical information provided by the project team, consultants, and counterparts, organizing it into matrices and databases for analysis, in coordination with the administrative assistant.
• Monitoring the project’s technical commitments.

2. Prepare verification source dossiers according to the products and results established in the project’s PRODOC. Tasks include:
• Systematizing verification sources and implementation evidence (reports, photographs, minutes, participation records), organizing them according to the established criteria.
• Digitally organizing the physical files and supporting documents for each deliverable, classifying them by product, result, and indicator, to ensure documentation traceability.

3. Support the identification and monitoring of indicators. Tasks include:
• Contributing to the generation of monitoring indicators and preparing their respective technical data sheets.
• Implementing monitoring and control tools that allow for the monitoring, evaluation, and assurance of the timely completion of planned products and activities.

4. Prepare technical and narrative progress reports based on validated information to contribute to project monitoring. This includes:
• Preparing executive summaries, internal presentations, and periodic progress reports to facilitate decision-making and foster continuous feedback from the coordinating team.
5. Other duties as assigned by the project coordinator, in coordination with the Waste and Circular Economy Specialist and with the authorization of the National Culture Officer.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

The professional, under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Culture Sector of the UNESCO Office in Peru, the Project Coordinator and the Specialist in Waste and Circular Economy, must rigorously guarantee the effective implementation of the activities and the efficient management of the schedule by preparing the following deliverables:

Product 1

Report on the activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Project monitoring work plan, including technical schedule, monitoring methodology, definition of indicators, indicator fact sheets, and record of verification sources.
b) Initial technical baseline on project outputs and indicators.
c) Training certificates required by UNESCO: BSAFE, PSEA, and Ethics and Integrity.
d) Other documents produced during the month.

After 30 days

Product 2

Report of activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Design and presentation of control panel.
b) Narrative summary of activities performed.
c) Technical report of early warnings, deviations detected, and corrective measures adopted.
d) Sources of verification organized and coded by product and result, in digital format.
e) Other documents produced during the month.

At 60 days

Product 3

Report of activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) First quarter report and executive presentation to the core team.
b) Monthly monitoring matrix, on the control panel with indicators broken down by component, percentage progress, and preliminary analysis.
c) Sources of verification organized and coded by product and result, in digital format.
d) Other documents produced during the month.

At 90 days

Product 4

Report of the activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Monthly monitoring matrix, in the control panel with indicators broken down by component, percentage progress, and preliminary analysis.
b) Sources of verification organized and coded by product and result, in digital format.
c) Technical compendium of monitoring instruments, with justification of their relevance.
d) Other documents produced during the month.

At 120 days

Product 5

Report of activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Monthly monitoring matrix, in the control panel with indicators broken down by component, percentage progress, and preliminary analysis.
b) Technical report of alerts, deviations detected, and corrective measures adopted.
c) Sources of verification organized and coded by product and result, in digital format.
d) Other documents produced during the month.

At 150 days

Product 6

Report of activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Second quarter report and executive presentation to the core team.
b) Monthly monitoring matrix, on the control panel with indicators broken down by component, percentage progress, and preliminary analysis.
c) Sources of verification organized and coded by product and result, in digital format.
d) Other documents produced during the month.

At 180 days

Product 7

Report of activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Monthly monitoring matrix, in the control panel with indicators broken down by component, percentage progress, and preliminary analysis.
b) Comparative analysis of indicator progress by province (Cusco and Urubamba), identifying gaps, emerging best practices, and factors affecting progress.
c) Sources of verification organized and coded by product and result, in digital format.
d) Other documents produced during the month.

At 210 days

Product 8

Report of activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Monthly monitoring matrix, in the control panel with indicators broken down by component, percentage progress, and preliminary analysis.
b) Technical report of alerts, deviations detected, and corrective measures adopted.
c) Sources of verification organized and coded by product and result, in digital format.
d) Other documents produced during the month.

At 240 days.

Product 9

Report of activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Third quarter report and executive presentation to the core team.
b) Monthly monitoring matrix, on the control panel with indicators broken down by component, percentage progress, and preliminary analysis.
c) Sources of verification organized and coded by product and result, in digital format.
d) Other documents produced during the month.

At 270 days

Product 10

Report of the activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Monthly monitoring matrix of project activities, in the control panel with indicators broken down by component, percentage progress, and preliminary analysis.
b) Document of best practices, opportunities for improvement, and methodological recommendations in monitoring.
c) Sources of verification organized and coded by product and result, in digital format.
d) Other documents produced during the month.

At 300 days

Product 11

Report of the activities carried out and the following annexes:
a) Integrated project report, with overall results, critical analysis and contribution to objectives, and executive presentation to the core team.
b) Annual monitoring matrix, on the control panel with indicators broken down by component, percentage progress, and preliminary analysis.
c) Final consolidated list of verification sources, organized and coded by product and result, in digital format.
d) Digital folder of tools and products developed during the consultancy.
e) Other documents produced during the month.

At 330 days

(*) As part of Product 1, the consultant must submit certificates for the United Nations Security – BSAFE courses ( https://training.dss.un.org/) , Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse – PSEA ( https://agora.unicef.org/) and Ethics and Integrity ( https://inspira.un.org/)

Any partial or complete products to be published and/or disseminated as official UNESCO material must have the Organization’s validation/approval. These products must include a table of contents, as well as drafts and/or the final draft. UNESCO’s validation and approval will be carried out by the Program Specialist with prior authorization from the Office Director.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• University degree in Administration, Economics, Engineering, Social Sciences, Project Management or related fields.
• Specialization or postgraduate studies in project monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, results-oriented project management, or information systems for decision making.

Work Experience

• Minimum three (03) years of general experience in functions related to the implementation, monitoring or evaluation of development, environmental, social or international cooperation projects.
• Minimum two (02) years of specific experience in the design and application of monitoring instruments, monitoring of indicators, preparation of monitoring matrices and/or management of verification sources in multisectoral or territorial projects.
• Desirable prior experience in international cooperation projects with components of sustainability, circular economy, tourism or solid waste management, especially in areas with sociocultural diversity.

Languages

• Spanish is my native language.
• Spoken and written English

Others

• Residing in Cusco or availability to relocate during the consultancy period.

• Ability to write reports and summaries.
• Proficiency in using computer tools for data analysis (advanced Excel, Power BI, Google Data Studio or others), as well as in preparing technical reports.

TRIPS

This consultancy does not require travel.

DURATION

The contract will have a duration of 11 months, subject to budget availability and performance evaluation. The contract does not include any expectation of renewal or conversion to another type of contract and does not include coverage for medical services.

APPLICATION TO THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Professionals interested in participating should apply to the call for applications and attach the following in a single PDF document:

a) CV personal.

b) Employment History Form.

c) References (name, position, email address and cell phone number) from the last three (3) experiences.

d) Technical Proposal / Economic Proposal.

Download the application form here . Check your downloads folder.

Only those who pass the first evaluation phase will be contacted.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

Please note that all candidates must complete an online application providing full and accurate information by visiting the website: https://careers.unesco.org/

The selection of candidates is based on compliance with the requirements of the call for applications and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a skills assessment interview.

During the selection process, UNESCO will use communication tools such as videoconferences, emails, and others.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted and that those who are in the final selection stage will undergo an evaluation based on the information provided by their references.