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Purpose for the job:
The incumbent will serve as a technical lead for the UNICEF Afghanistan Project Management Unit (PMU) and will the ensure that the UNICEF PMU has useful, valid, and reliable information on Humanitarian cash-based interventions, incentives payment projects and to support in developing monitoring capacity of Implementing partners and third-party service providers. Under the direct supervision of the Chief-PMU, and close collaboration with the PMU Beneficiary Data Management Team and ACO Planning, Monitoring and Data Section, will ensure the development of project monitoring and evaluation systems for conditional and non-conditional cash-based interventions and other supported projects. The incumbent will also work in close collaboration with the Implementing Partnerships Management Team in ACO and the Health Section when supporting the Implementing Partners of the Health Section.
The incumbent will monitor the progress and quality of the implementation process and regularly report the findings, contributing towards an effective implementation process for quality project design. To achieve this, he/she will be required to be familiar with project operational manuals and technical annexes, Standard Operating Procedures; Specifically, the protocols and procedures and the deliverables of each service provider in line with the agreed terms of implementation. Ensure compliance and irregularities monitoring as part of the broader programme risk and quality assurance systems.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Effective and efficient planning and monitoring systems in place for PMU-supported projects
2. Effective and efficient management of reporting, coordination, and data analytics support for the Health Section Implementing Partnership Management
3. Effective and efficient monitoring and payment verification for cash-transfer projects
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD - Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, P3
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education:
- Advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, development management and planning, or other relevant degree.
Work Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of professional work experience is required related to monitoring and evaluation activities design and management.
Experience in the below is required;
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management is required.
- Developing work plans, undertaking progress reviews and revising work plans.
- Designing and managing Post Distribution Monitoring, for cash transfer and/or in-kind distribution projects.
- Data and financial analytics.
- Working with different digital tools and platforms for data management and data analytics.
- Demonstrated ability to draft high-quality narrative and analytical reports.
- Developing and managing dashboards for data management.
- Active contract/service provider management.
- Ability to work proactively and independently.
- Ability to coordinate with a diverse group of stakeholders (internal and external), and follow-up effectively.
- Knowledge of cash-based programming is an asset.
- Knowledge of post-distribution monitoring is an asset.
- Knowledge of remote monitoring tools and mechanisms is an asset.
- At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning.
- Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme is an asset.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English is required
Desirables:
- 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 Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
- Works Collaboratively with Others (1)
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
- Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
- Drives to Achieve Impactful Results (1)
- Manages Ambiguity and Complexity (1)
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Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable [female candidates] are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
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UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before 31 December 2025, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.pdf (accessible to UNICEF personnel only).
The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff member’s original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
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