Position Title: Chief Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, P-5, Khartoum
Vacancy No: E-VN-2014-000641
Duty Station: Khartoum
Country: Sudan
Region: MENA
Job Level: P-5
Position#: 00087769
Application Close: 31-Mar-14
Contract Type: Long-term Staff (FT)
Background Information:
For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and
territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The
world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports
child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education
for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence,
exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary
contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of the Position
Chief Monitoring and Evaluation is accountable for the accomplishment of
the following overall end-results through undertaking programme monitoring and
evaluation (M&E), exercising advisory role, providing guidance,
coordination and leadership in policy and strategy development, in the
oversight of the implementation of M&E recommendations, as well as in the
collaboration with the UN country team in support of the attachment of the
MDGs:
1. The Country Office has accurate, coherent and reliable up to date information
disaggregated by gender on, the situation of childrens and womens rights; the
performance of UNICEF-supported programmes including their relevance,
efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability, and in emergency contexts, their
coverage, coordination and coherence;
2. The delivery of valid and reliable information on the attainment of the
MDGs and other goals, and on the performance of UN-supported programmes; and
3. National and sub-national, monitoring, evaluation and research
capacities are strengthened, with special attention to the gender equity and
equality and the interest, concern and participation of primary stakeholders.
4. Data and evidence are generated and used to catalyze partnerships and
collaborative relationships consensus on advocacy and actions needed for pro
child initiatives.
Key Expected Results
1. Accurate, coherent and reliable information collected and reported on,
the situation of childrens and womens rights, disaggregated by gender; the
performance of UNICEF; supported programmes including their relevance,
efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability, and in emergency contexts, their
coverage, coordination and coherence.
2. Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Planning (IMEP) is
prepared and in place to provide strategic priority and realistic plan of
activities for M&E.
3. Timely monitoring and measurement of changes in conditions due to
programme or policies in country or region are provided to the Country Office
and national partners to facilitate national planning, and assess the impact of
the programmes and policies, and report on the progress being made. Mechanisms
set up to seek feedback from partners on assistance provided to them, to secure
their contribution and use of data and information collected and analysed.
4. Technical guidance and support provided for the collection of accurate,
reliable, gender-specific and coherent information for the Country Office to
effectively assess programme performance, with the involvement of key partners,
in terms of progress towards key end-results established in annual work plans.
5. Technical guidance and support provided to ensure that Country Office
Performance are systematically monitored and data for key indicators of the
Annual Management Plan and management reports are collected, analyzed and made
available to management and the Country Management Team.
6. Evaluation is designed and carried out with quality process and products
in line with priority and strategy. Evaluation findings, recommendations and
reports are useful to improve programme performance and are effectively
disseminated to the intended audience.
7. The monitoring and evaluation capacities of Country Office staff and
national partners are strengthened, enabling them to increasingly engage in and
lead monitoring and evaluation processes and to develop and use gender-specific
indicators and monitoring and evaluation approaches to address gender
inequality. The know-how of knowledge institutions is mobilized for monitoring
and evaluation capacity enhancement as well as for an evidence-based policy
change agenda on behalf of children.
8. Effective communication and partnerships are achieved in carrying out
integrated planning of research, monitoring and evaluation activities within
the Country Office and with the Regional office, national partners, the UN
Country Team and the international community. Tools to assess and monitor
effectiveness UNICEF communication around World Fit for Children (WFFC) and
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are in place, used and are leading to an
enhanced awareness and engagement of partners towards these commitments.
9. The awareness and understanding of the shared responsibility of M& E
function among the all staff members are promoted and senior management are
committed to it.
10. Technical assistance provided for the conduct of inter-agency rapid
assessment to define humanitarian response, in line with core commitment for
children in humanitarian action
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Education Background
- Advanced university degree in
social sciences or other relevant disciplines.
Practical training in programme management and evaluation, survey and
research analysis, or applied statistical data analysis in social sciences an
asset.
* A first university degree with a
relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted
in lieu of advanced university degree
Work Experience
- Professional work experience in
programme development and implementation including monitoring and evaluation
activities.
- Ten years of relevant professional
work experience, including both International and national work experiences.
- At least one instance of exposure
to emergency programming, including preparedness planning. Active involvement
in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.
Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English and another UN
language. Additional language(s) an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values:
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
Core Competencies:
- Communication
- Working with People
- Drive for Results
Functional Competencies
- Leading and Supervising
- Formulating Strategies and
Concepts
- Analyzing
- Relating and Networking
- Applying Technical Expertise
Remarks
* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available
to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
* Please note that this is a re-advertisement. Candidates who have applied
to the 1st round, will also be considered, and do not need to re-apply.
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 organisation.
How to Apply:
If you are qualified and interested in discussing this engagement in more
detail,
please submit your resume in confidence to the website on the link below:
https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NTMyODU3NERDOTk5MDUzRUUxMDAwMDAwOUU3MTBGMEYmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=100&sap-language=EN&sap-accessibility=X
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