Monitor | United Nations Development Programme

1.0	Steps Track performance: Collect progress data against indicator targets (IRRF, programme, project, as relevant), stakeholder feedback, evidence on contextual changes, and operational performance data against financial and efficiency targets, in the frequency stated.	Responsible Party UNDP Programme Officer, Project Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer	Template/Guideline Results framework Evaluation Process Checklist	Explanatory Notes Ensure that critical project information is monitored and updated in corporate systems. UNSDG Guidance Note on Big Data Security and Ethics Commitments to funding partners/donors should be part of regular monitoring
2.0	Steps Analyse evidence: Compare and analyse evidence against defined programming and operational baselines, milestones, targets and the theory of change, and identify factors related to progress, at least annually.	Responsible Party , Project Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes
2.1	Steps Verify output progress and/or completion at least annually.	Responsible Party UNDP Programme Officer, Project Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer	Template/Guideline Output Verification Template Download	Explanatory Notes HACT guidelines require conducting programme monitoring as part of HACT assurance activities to verify output progress.
2.2	Steps Review transition arrangements, national ownership and sustainability plan, at least annually.	Responsible Party Project Manager	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes
2.3	Steps Assess quality at least every other year.	Responsible Party UNDP Programme Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer	Template/Guideline Project QA - Implementation and Monitoring (Quantum+)	Explanatory Notes Project QA - Implementation and Monitoring User Guide (Quantum+)
2.4	Steps Assess risks and implementation of risk management measures, at least annually.	Responsible Party , Project Manager	Template/Guideline Portfolio and Project Risk Register Template Download Risk Management Framework for Vertical Fund Projects Download	Explanatory Notes See Social and Environmental Standards See Enterprise Risk Management Policy
2.5	Steps Monitor operational performance.	Responsible Party , UNDP Programme Officer, Project Manager	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes
2.6	Steps Review partnerships and communication strategy with pipeline and resource mobilization action plan, at least annually.	Responsible Party , Resident Representative	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes
3.0	Steps Inform decision-making to adjust the programme and project based on evidence and analysis from monitoring.	Responsible Party , Project Manager, Programme Board,	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes
4.0	Steps Document lessons learned through existing reporting and assurance mechanisms.	Responsible Party , Resident Representative, Project Manager	Template/Guideline Project space in the Corporate Planning System	Explanatory Notes Recording lessons learned takes place in the project space in the corporate planning system.