Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

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• Establish/adapt monitoring systems to provide high-frequency estimates of UNICEF programme coverage in relation to the Response Plan targets (e.g. monthly/quarterly, depending on context).  E.g. Ensure systems for high-frequency partner reporting against a limited set of key performance CCC indicators (output)
• Support UNICEF-led clusters in negotiating/advocating for a limited set of key performance CCC indicators (output) and supporting the development of systems for high-frequency (monthly) monitoring and reporting with Inter-Agency partners
• Establish and maintain a systematic approach to field monitoring across UNICEF-supported programming to ensure adequate data on the quality of programming (use of supplies; implementation bottlenecks; equity of access; do no harm; engagement with local capacities)
• Support and facilitate live tracking of key operations support functions – funding, supply management and HR management
• Where UNICEF is the country Cluster/AoR Lead Agency, establishment and maintains regular assessments of UNICEF Cluster Coordination performance milestones
• Reporting:
• Support production of CO SitRep providing aggregate data from a limited set of key performance CCC indicators to measure UNICEF progress, as relevant Sector progress where UNICEF cluster lead
• Engage with HCT/OCHA on interagency reporting as required

• Support Inter-Agency needs assessment of affected populations; support any UNICEF needs assessment
• Support/Lead the preparation of UNICEF’s response plan, targets, results framework and simplified IMEP
• Input into funding, appeal, HAC and /or Interagency Flash Appeal inputs as required
• Where UNICEF is a Cluster Lead Agency (CLA) that supports UNICEF Clusters in the overall strategy of ensuring that needs assessment/ PM/IM systems support and feed into national systems as possible
• Initiate documentation of the timeline of key decisions and actions
• Support real-time evaluation and lessons learning process
• Support the preparation of a Programme Partnership Strategy that includes streamlined management of PCAs, engagement with existing partners and establishment of new partnerships to fill gaps – is this the role of HPM? For UNICEF it is Section Chiefs – for Clusters it is cluster coordinators
• Support in mapping of PCAs and most affected areas to support reaching the most vulnerable/affected population and to maximize cross-sectoral coverage
• Where UNICEF is a Cluster Lead Agency, that supports cluster dissemination Information Management as needed especially where common cross-cluster systems are operational

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.
• A first level university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with two (2) years of relevant work experience in a relevant technical field (as identified below), may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree (Master’s).
• At least eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.
• Developing country work experience 
• Specialized training/experience in emergency response management is highly desirable.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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