UNICEF is recruiting a Planning & Monitoring Specialist. Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation, data management, and programme coordination is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Chief of PME with a secondary reporting
line to the Programme Manager (RISE Programme), the Planning and
Monitoring Specialist serves as the evidence producer and MEL operations
manager for RISE. Working collaboratively with the UNICEF RISE programme
team, the role establishes and maintains a fit-for-purpose management
information system (MIS) in collaboration with the institutional MIS
contractor; coordinates routine and periodic data collection with
partners; analyzes monitoring data to produce decision-ready briefs for
UNICEF and partner decision making; facilitates learning and adaptive
management processes across the Consortium; and ensure field monitoring
and partner reporting support programme quality and accountability.
- The specialist ensures all RISE MEL processes (Data collection,
analysis,reporting, learning) are conducted ethically, with safeguarding
and data protection standards met, and are responsive to both donor
requirements and operational programme needs.
Key functions,
accountabilities and related duties/tasks:
- MEL Framework and Systems
- Data Management, Quality Assurance, Data Reviews & Reporting
- Field Monitoring and Verification
- Learning, Adaptive Management & Evaluations
- Capacity Building & Technical Support
Minimum requirements
- Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Education,
Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Public Administration, Information
Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or any other related fields is
required.
- Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in
Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analytics, Programme Coordination,
Results-based Management, Programme Reporting, or any other related fields
is required.
- Skills: Coordination, data systems, writing skills, editing skills,
planning, organizational skills, analytical & synthesis skills,
accountability, drive to achieve results, ability to manage ambiguity.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French,
Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
- Experience working with large programmes, preferably with a strong
monitoring and learning component is an asset.
- Experience coordinating field monitoring and partner reporting in
decentralized settings is desirable.
- Experience in supporting learning for adaptive programming and
management is an asset.
- Relevant experience in a UN system agency or international
organization is desirable.
- Knowledge and familiarity with UNICEF programme processes and
reporting expectations is an asset.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development,
fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
For every Child, you
demonstrate…
UNICEF’s
Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and
Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get
acquainted with Our Values Charter:
UNICEF competencies
required for this post are…
- Builds and maintains partnerships
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
- Drive to achieve results for impact
- Innovates and embraces change
- Manages ambiguity and complexity
- Thinks and acts strategically
- Works collaboratively with others
Deadline: 21 Aug 2026 E. Africa
Standard Time
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