Planning & Monitoring Specialist, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Planning & Monitoring Specialist, Antananarivo, Madagascar Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Country: Madagascar Antananarivo Office: UNICEF Madagascar Planning & Monitoring Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term Position, Antananarivo, Madagascar, # [Cliquez sur le bouton Postuler ci-dessous pour postuler, et sur Créer mon CV pour concevoir un CV adapté à cette offre, de façon professionnelle] Job no:

594331

Position type: Fixed Term Appointment

Localisation

Madagascar Division/Equivalent: Nairobi Regn'l(ESARO) School/Unit: Madagascar Department/Office: Antananarivo, Madagascar Categories: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

UNICEF

works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job - it is a calling.

Autres informations

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to Knowledge UNICEF works to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, guided by an equity‑focused approach that prioritizes the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families. Achieving equitable and sustainable results requires strong results‑based planning, effective programme performance monitoring, and the systematic use of data for decision‑making. Within this context, UNICEF Madagascar implements a Country Programme aligned with national priorities and the UNSDCF, operating in a decentralized programme structure with Field Offices and under a Multi‑Country Office (MCO) arrangement with the Union of the Comoros. The Planning and Monitoring Specialist (NOC) is based in the PME Section and reports to the Chief of Planning and Monitoring (P4). The post focuses on programme planning, performance monitoring, results tracking, reporting and use of data for programme management, including support to Field Offices and to the Comoros Country Office. Responsibilities related to evaluation and research are covered by a separate dedicated post within PME. Purpose of the Job Under the supervision of the Chief of Planning and Monitoring, the incumbent provides technical and coordination support to strengthen the quality, coherence and effectiveness of planning and monitoring systems across the Country Office, enabling adaptive programme management and accountability for results. Programme performance planning and work-planning quality assurance (RWP/ partnership documents /results frameworks), including decentralized and regionalized workplan. Programme performance monitoring, follow-up and management decision tracking, with specific support to Field Offices. Situation monitoring and emergency-oriented monitoring support (incl. rapid assessments / humanitarian performance monitoring support).

Formation / Diplômes

Data, information management and performance analysis for decision-making. Capacity building and technical support to sections and partners on planning & monitoring. Coordination, networking, and knowledge management/innovation for planning & monitoring, including support to the Multi‑Country Office (Madagascar-Comoros). If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Planning and Monitoring Specialist NOC_FT_Antananarivo.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Profil recherché

Education : An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, International Development, Development Studies, Development Planning, Public Policy, or another closely related field is required.

Expérience

: At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation, programme management, results-based management, performance monitoring, data analysis, knowledge management, capacity building, coordination, management reporting, or related fields is required.

Compétences requises

: Experience in programme planning, performance monitoring, reporting, technical support, development planning and statistics are required. Language Requirements : Fluency in French and knowledge of English are required. Desirables Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is considered an asset. Experience working with government counterparts, development partners, UN agencies or in humanitarian programmes are considered a strong asset. Having knowledge of emergency preparedness and rapid assessment are also an asset. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 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 UNICEF competencies required for this post are... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. 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. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. 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. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. 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. Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be

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