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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, quality

Jordan’s growing youth population presents both a strategic advantage and a pressing responsibility for national institutions. With a significant portion of the population engaged in youth-centered programs and policies, ensuring their effectiveness has never been more critical. As the Ministry of Youth continues to implement large-scale initiatives, such as the National Youth Strategy and the Volunteerism Strategy, there is a growing need to systematically monitor outcomes, measure impact, and adapt interventions based on evidence. While these programs are ambitious and well-positioned to empower youth, the gap between strategic intent and measurable impact remains a challenge. To close this gap and ensure accountability, it is essential to institutionalize robust monitoring and evaluation systems that provide real-time insights and inform decision-making. By embedding a culture of evidence and continuous learning, Jordan can transform its demographic opportunity into a powerful engine for inclusive development and national resilience. 

How can you make a difference? 

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

• Advanced university degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Policy, Development Studies, Education, social sciences, statistics, planning development, planning or another related field. 
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), project performance management, or related fields, with a strong focus on cross-sectoral development projects is required. 
• Expertise in designing and operationalizing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks, with experience aligning these systems to institutional and donor strategies (e.g., UNICEF, government entities) is highly desirable. 
• Proven expertise in leading field-level monitoring and performance audits, with the ability to produce clear, actionable reports that drive program improvement is highly desired. 
• Significant experience in designing, implementing, and reporting on large-scale surveys, including instrument development, quality assurance, data analysis, and policy translation. 
• Expertise building Key Performance Indicator (KPI) systems and dashboards (e.g., using Power BI and Excel) to support evidence-based decision-making and performance reviews. 
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency 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.

Applications submitted without a financial proposal will not be considered.  The financial offer should be a lump sum for the whole assignment including Travel if applicable. 

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

This consultancy is for Jordanian nationals only.