UNDP recruits a Team Leader in Evaluation and Risk Management

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Bac+5 Deadline: Nov 06. 2026

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Candidate profile

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is recruiting a Team Leader in Evaluation and Risk Management to Kinshasa, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. This position is open to all candidates who meet the required qualifications and requirements.

Education / Qualifications

Job Title: Evaluation and Risk Management Team Leader Assignment: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Office: Office of Management Services Field of practice: Nature, climate and energy Grade: P4 Type of contract: Fixed term Schedule: Full-time Date of publication: 29 October 2026 Application deadline: November 6, 2026 at 4:59 a.m. Mobility: Non-rotational mobility requirements

Experience

Experience required: 7 years with a Master or 9 years with a Bachelor's degree Mandatory languages: French and English, both written and spoken

Job overview

Central Africa is home to the second largest tropical rainforest in the world. Despite efforts to preserve it, deforestation continues to accelerate, particularly due to difficulties in reconciling forest protection and economic development imperatives. In 2015, several donor and partner countries in Central Africa created the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI), in partnership with the United Nations. This initiative aims to preserve the value of the region’s forests, combat climate change, reduce poverty and contribute to sustainable development. The CAFI Secretariat, hosted by the UNDP Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office, supports funding management, policy and programmatic dialogue and monitoring of programme results. In a context marked by increased investment and the development of new mechanisms, including payments for environmental services and private sector projects, CAFI is strengthening its capacity to monitor, assess and manage risks in its partner countries. Job purpose Under the strategic direction of the Head of Secretariat, the Evaluation and Risk Management Team Leader leads the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks, systems and tools. He or she ensures results-based management, program quality assurance and the integration of a structured approach to risk management throughout the Trust’s investment portfolio. The incumbent also provides technical support to management, program and project teams, as well as partners and donors. He or she supervises, among other things, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and the Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) and Compliance Officer.

Main duties

Lead monitoring and evaluation frameworks and ensure program quality The person in charge shall: Develop policies, frameworks, systems, tools and plans for monitoring and evaluation as well as results-based management in accordance with CAFI rules and requirements. Improve and implement assessment and learning strategies, standards, procedures and associated models. Develop operational procedures and guidelines for the CAFI Secretariat, partner countries and implementing organizations. Coordinate the adaptation of monitoring and evaluation tools to national contexts, while ensuring their compliance with CAFI requirements. Participate in annual planning and define harmonized objectives and indicators for programs and projects. Contribute to the implementation of quality assurance procedures, guidance notes, protocols, checklists and mechanisms for sharing good practices. Provide technical advice to program managers, project teams, consultants and evaluators. Ensure the integration of gender equality, inclusion of persons with disabilities and the principle of leaving no one behind in programme design, monitoring and evaluation. Develop and oversee the implementation of evaluation plans for programs and projects funded by CAFI. Oversee the collection, analysis and exploitation of data, including maps, satellite images, photographs, texts and statistics. Facilitate the development of geographic information systems for data collection, processing, analysis and dissemination. Support the development of CAFI’s digital tools, including CAFI Connect and CAFI PES. Coordinate monitoring, evaluation and results-based management

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities are to: Oversee performance monitoring and quality assurance in the design and implementation of programs and projects. Quickly identify challenges and obstacles to implementation, then advise teams on corrective actions. Lead the unit’s cross-sectional studies, examinations and evaluations.

Other information

Coordinate third-party tracking activities and other data collection operations. Review the terms of reference for evaluations, participate in the selection of consultants and analyze reports to ensure quality. Ensure the use of evaluation results and recommendations in program improvement. Contribute to the preparation of management responses and monitor the implementation of recommendations. Facilitate the production of actionable data and results for public policies and development interventions. Promote the application of CAFI’s social and environmental guarantees. Contribute to the design and delivery of projects in accordance with results-based management standards and quality requirements. Building Capacity and Fostering Knowledge Sharing The person in charge shall: Assess capacity building needs and develop training plans, tools and methods. Design and conduct training on results-based management, monitoring and evaluation, data collection, gender mainstreaming and portfolio management. Document and disseminate lessons learned from programmes and good practices. Identify innovative approaches that can be replicated or deployed on a larger scale. Contribute to professional networks, communities of practice and knowledge management mechanisms. Participate in relevant regional and international forums and contribute to the production of analytical content. Ensuring the quality of reports

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