Step

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

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.

Consider using the RBM Guidance to assist with data collection methods and considerations.

Step

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

Consider using the RBM Guidance to assist with analyzing data and results.

Step

Verify output progress and/or completion at least annually.

Responsible Party

UNDP Programme Officer,

Project Manager,

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

HACT guidelines require conducting programme monitoring as part of HACT assurance activities to verify output progress.

Step

Review transition arrangements, national ownership and sustainability plan, at least annually.

Responsible Party

Project Manager

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Step

Assess quality at least every other year.

Responsible Party

UNDP Programme Officer,

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Project QA - Implementation and Monitoring User Guide (Quantum+)

Consider using the RBM Guidance to assist with assessing quality during monitoring.

Step

Assess risks and implementation of risk management measures, at least annually.

Responsible Party

Project Manager

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

See Social and Environmental Standards

See Enterprise Risk Management Policy

Consider using the RBM Guidance to assist with assessing risks during monitoring.

Step

Monitor operational performance.

Responsible Party

UNDP Programme Officer,

Project Manager

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Consider using the RBM Guidance to assist with assessing operational performance during monitoring.

Step

Review partnerships and communication strategy with pipeline and resource mobilization action plan, at least annually.

Responsible Party

Resident Representative

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Consider using the RBM Guidance to assist with assessing the PCAP during monitoring.

Step

​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

Consider using the RBM Guidance to assist in utilizing monitoring data to assist with decision making.

Step

Document lessons learned through existing reporting and assurance mechanisms.

Responsible Party

Resident Representative,

Project Manager

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Recording lessons learned takes place in the project space in the corporate planning system.

Consider using the RBM Guidance to assist in improving the learning process from monitoring data, including the use of evaluation.