Posts
Ref:
UNSOM/2013/032
Title: Planning
& Monitoring Specialist (Data & Research)
Category
and Grade Level: National
Officer - NOC
Type of
Contract: Fixed
Term
IMIS
Number: 63907
Length Of
Contract: One Year
Organization
Unit: Programme
Duty
Station: USSC, Nairobi
Date of
Issue: 28 June 2013
Closing
date of Application: 09
July 2013
If you are qualified Kenyan National looking for
a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children
while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the
above post of Planning &Monitoring Specialist, with UNICEF Somalia, to be
based in USSC, Nairobi.
If successful, you will be part of a dynamic and passionate team
in Somalia and Nairobi that works together to improve the health, nutrition,
water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and
protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.
The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term appointment
for a period of 1 Year. Further extensions will be based on organizational
needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Purpose of the Post
Under the supervision of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Specialist, responsible for the planning, development and implementation of the
integrated monitoring and evaluation strategies in support of the country
programme.
Major duties and responsibilities:
- Contribute
towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis. Prepare Country
Programme integrated monitoring, evaluation and research plans.
- Participate in
Programme mid-term review, annual reviews, previews, meetings. Analyze
and evaluate data to ensure achievement of objectives and recommend
corrective actions, when necessary. Provide technical advice to
programme staff, government officials and other counterparts on planning
and management of integrated monitoring and evaluation.
- Design data
collection methodologies and research related to programme interventions;
(Sentinel Site Survey, RAP, CAP, etc.). Conduct research and data
analysis. Assist in the introduction of new approaches and
methods in project monitoring and evaluation. Lead MICS Survey.
- Assesse trends
and measures outcomes relating to achieving NPA goals, in context of
country programme. Maintain a data bank of social indicators on
the situation of women and children.
- Prepare the
Monitoring and Evaluation sectoral documents for the Country Programme
Recommendation (CRP) and Plans of Operations, Plans of Action, Country
Programme Summary Sheet (CPSS).
- Participate in
the development of the Monitoring and Evaluation section's work plan,
ensure compliance to specific assigned objectives. Provide
guidance and support to staff.
- Assist
Government authorities to plan and organize M&E training
programmes. Identify training needs for the purpose of capacity
building in monitoring and evaluation. Liaise with the regional
M&E Officer and the Evaluation and Research Office at UNICEF
Headquarters in this regard.
- Provide oversight for translation of data into
information and programming recommendations through databases like
Devinfo, programming briefs, etc.Qualifications and experience:
· Qualifications
and experience:
-
- Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in programme monitoring and evaluation. Practical experience in community-based research.
- Strong analytical, quantitative and qualitative research skills.
- Knowledge of computer management skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
- Specialized training in statistics.
- Ability to organize and implement training.
- Good analytical, negotiating and communication skills.
- Fluency in English and Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is desirable.
Competency Profile
i) Core Values (Required)
• Commitment
•
Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
•
Communication
• Working with People
•
Drive for Results
ii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
• Leading and Supervising
• Formulating
•Strategies and Concepts
• Analyzing
• Relating
and Networking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Applying
Technical Expertise
Interested
and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN
Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to
the email address below. UN staff are requested to provide at least
two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number and
post title in the subject line of your application. Applications
submitted without a duly completed and signed Personal History Form (P11) will
not be considered. Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES
AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its
workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all
national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with
disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
