Job Description

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

Mongolia has committed to advancing gender equality and inclusive governance under the SDGs and Vision 2050, yet progress on SDG 16 remains limited. Despite recent legal reforms, women and youth continue to be underrepresented in political decision-making due to weak implementation of gender quotas and male-dominated political party structures. Socio-cultural biases further restrict their participation, as shown in Parliament's 2023 human rights and gender-sensitivity self-assessment and the uneven outcomes of the 2024 elections.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) funded “The Promotion of Gender Equality in Public Decision-Making and the Empowerment Women and Youth in Mongolia” Phase II project responds to these gaps by addressing both institutional and socio-cultural barriers that hinder meaningful participation. It strengthens legal and policy frameworks, supports political parties in adopting gender-responsive practices, and expands leadership development opportunities for women and youth. Complementary public awareness efforts aim to shift societal norms and increase understanding of inclusive governance.

Expected results include stronger political leadership ecosystems, improved legal and institutional environments, expanded mentorship and training, and heightened public support for diverse representation. Through these interventions, the project contributes to more inclusive governance and decision-making that reflect the needs and aspirations of all citizens, ultimately supporting Mongolia's long-term development goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

The International M&E and Stakeholder Engagement Analyst is responsible for strengthening stakeholder engagement, partnerships, monitoring and reporting, knowledge management, and capacity development to support the effective achievement of project results. The Analyst facilitates collaboration among the donor, international consultancy service provider, government counterparts, and other stakeholders; promotes evidence-based learning and accountability; and ensures inclusive participation, effective knowledge exchange, and compliance with donor and UNDP requirements.

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the international Analyst will work in close collaboration with the Project Implementing Unit (PIU), project management consultancy service provider, UNDP Country Office staff, government institutions, non‑governmental organizations, political parties, and other relevant project partners to ensure coordinated implementation, technical coherence, and sustainability of project interventions.

Key responsibilities include:

Stakeholder engagement and partnership management

• Serve as the primary liaison between the donor, international consultancy service provider, government institutions, and other key stakeholders to foster effective communication, coordination, and collaboration;
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, coordination meetings, and dialogue processes to strengthen ownership, accountability, and alignment with project objectives;
• Promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and partnership-building among stakeholders, and help address institutional, administrative, and socio-cultural barriers that may affect project outcomes;
• Support the establishment and effective functioning of stakeholder engagement and coordination mechanisms to enhance participation and sustainability.

Monitoring, results tracking, and reporting

• Support the implementation of the project's monitoring and evaluation framework, including the collection, verification, consolidation, and analysis of performance data from implementing partners and stakeholders;
• Track progress against project indicators, milestones, and targets, and identify emerging issues, risks, and opportunities requiring management attention;
• Prepare progress updates, briefing materials, dashboards, and performance summaries to support evidence-based decision-making and accountability;
• Contribute to the preparation, quality assurance, and timely submission of donor and project reports in accordance with UNDP and donor requirements;
• Support the documentation of project achievements, lessons learned, challenges, and good practices to strengthen adaptive management and organizational learning.

Coordination with the project management consultancy and technical partners

• Serve as the focal point for engagement with the international consultancy service provider and technical partners on monitoring, reporting, learning, and performance-related matters;
• Facilitate technical consultations, performance review processes, and knowledge exchange between the consultancy team and national stakeholders, including workshops, study visits, peer-learning activities, and other learning events;
• Coordinate the collection and consolidation of inputs, evidence, and documentation required for performance assessments, reviews, and reporting exercises;
• Support the follow-up and tracking of recommendations arising from technical reviews, evaluations, and learning activities.

Knowledge management, learning, and capacity Development

• Support the design and delivery of capacity-building initiatives to strengthen stakeholder engagement, results-based management, monitoring and reporting, institutional learning, and sustainability;
• Support the development and dissemination of knowledge products, case studies, lessons learned, good practices, and guidance materials to promote evidence-based learning and replication of successful approaches;
• Facilitate learning events, peer-to-peer exchanges, workshops, study visits, and other knowledge-sharing initiatives that strengthen stakeholder capacities and collaboration;
• Promote the integration of lessons learned and knowledge of products into project implementation and future programming;
• Support stakeholders in applying project tools, methodologies, and learning resources to improve institutional performance and effectiveness.

Event facilitation and inclusive participation

• Facilitate the planning and implementation of stakeholder consultations, policy dialogues, workshops, conferences, study visits, and other project learning and engagement events;
• Prepare event-related documentation, including concept notes, agendas, briefing materials, presentations, meeting summaries, and follow-up action matrices;
• Support effective stakeholder participation and communication, ensuring appropriate follow-up to commitments and recommendations emerging from project events and consultations;
• Promote gender-responsive, inclusive, and participatory approaches that enhance the engagement of women, youth, and other underrepresented groups in project activities and decision-making processes;
• Support the visibility and dissemination of project results through stakeholder engagement and knowledge-sharing platforms.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core Competencies

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business Management

• Partnerships Management: Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
• Results-based Management: Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results. Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns

Business Development

• Knowledge Facilitation: Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation,

External Relations & Advocacy

• Event planning and execution: Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP's overall brand and mandate

Digital

• Innovation capacity building: Ability to align a learning and development strategy with broader innovation strategy Ability to define and create the conditions for trying out new ways of working or introducing new problem-solving approaches to an organization. Ability to develop, manage and evaluate a learning curriculum that raises awareness, builds confidence, strengthens innovation capabilities around a certain method, tool or technique; or helps develop an innovation mindset. Ability to create the authorizing environment (mandate, incentives) to embed and spread new ways of working. In-depth knowledge of one or more innovation methods, broad knowledge of innovation processes and innovation management. contribution, and exchange

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Gender Equality, Human Rights related fields in Policy with a strong academic foundation in international development is required, or
• A first‑level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, programme management, stakeholder engagement, development cooperation, or partnership management.

Required skills:

• Experience with human rights principles, gender equality, and inclusive governance;
• Experience in project performance management, including results monitoring, implementation tracking, reporting, and results-based management;
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership-building, coordination, and consensus-building;
• Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies:

• Proven experience in project monitoring, reporting, results-based management, knowledge and performance management, and donor/partnership coordination;
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and coordinating national and international workshops, conferences, study visits, stakeholder consultations, and capacity development activities;
• Experience working in Mongolia and/or on Korea–Mongolia cooperation projects is an asset.

Required Language(s):

• Fluency in English and Korean languages is required.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

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