Planning & Monitoring Specialist

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

You will ensure that the UNICEF Country Office has useful, valid and reliable information on the situation of children’s and women’s rights, and the performance of UNICEF-supported programmes including their relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability, and in emergency contexts, their coverage, coordination and coherence.

You will collaborate with the UN country team to support UNCT goals for delivering valid and reliable information on the attainment of the SDGs and other goals, and on the performance of UN-supported programmes.

You will provide technical leadership in the establishment and deployment of planning and monitoring tools which enhance partnership between the UNCT, government and other key players to collectively track progress on SDGs and other international commitments for children. You will also provide technical leadership to the development of national capacities for planning and monitoring with special attention to the interest, concern and participation of government, community, and civil society stakeholders.   

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

The following minimum requirements:

Education:

• An advanced university degree (equivalent to a Master’s) from an accredited institution in social sciences, statistics, planning development, planning is required.

Work Experience:

• At least five years of relevant work experience in programme development and implementation including monitoring and evaluation activities. Developing country work experience.         

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/573717