Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist – Libyanjobs

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Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, P3, Libya # 106308 (for non-Libyans)

Job no: 564000
Position type: Fixed Term Appointment
Location: Libya
Division/Equivalent: Amman(MENA)
School/Unit: Libya
Department/Office: Tripoli, Libyan Arab Rep.
Categories: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

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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, RIGHTS

Purpose of the post:

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative Programmes and close coordination with section chiefs in the country office, incumbent of the post will ensure that the UNICEF Libya Country Office has useful, valid and reliable plans and information on the situation of children’s and women’s rights, the performance of UNICEF-supported programmes including their relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability, and in emergency contexts, their coverage, coordination and coherence. The post holder will also

work within the UN country team to support UNCT goals for delivering valid and reliable information on the attainment of the SDG’s and

other goals, and on the performance of UN-supported programmes. To assist in the establishment of a Planning monitoring and evaluation tools which enhance partnership between the UNCT, government and other key players to collectively track progress on SDGs and other international commitments for children. To assist in the development of national capacities for planning, monitoring, evaluation and research, with special attention to the interest, concern and participation of government, community, and civil society stakeholders.

How can you make a difference?

Programme Planning: The Country Office has a well-developed, high quality results based Sector Programme and a well maintained and updated Country Programme in accordance with the Board approved CPD and ensure that Partners have up to date Workplans.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Planning: The Country Office and national partners have a well-prioritized and realistic plan of research, monitoring and evaluation activities, developed collaboratively that provides all the relevant and strategic information needed to manage the Country Programme.

Situation Monitoring and Assessment: A Situation Monitoring and Assessment system owned by all key partners is in place, through which the Country Office and national partners have timely and accurate measurements of change in conditions of children, women, and their families in the country or region; this information is available to facilitate planning and measure program impact.

Programme Performance Monitoring: The planning function of the Country Office has quality information collected and disseminated with the participation of all concerned partners to assess progress towards expected annual and multi-year results.

Evaluation: UNICEF-supported evaluations attain established UN quality standards, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion to stakeholders for improving programme performance and contributing to national and corporate learning.

M&E Capacity Building: The monitoring and evaluation capacities of Country Office staff and national partners – government and civil society – enhanced with the contribution of UNICEF knowledge partners meet the expectations and requirements of their positions and responsibilities.

Coordination and Networking: The UNICEF office is linked to wider UNICEF planning and M&E developments in way that both contributes to and benefits from organizational learning on effective M&E management and programme planning.

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

An advanced university degree from a recognized university in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, business management, statistics, planning development, planning, or another relevant technical field.
A minimum of 5 (five) years of relevant professional experience in programme development and implementation including planning,
monitoring and evaluation activities.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as an asset.
At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning is highly desirable.
Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is considered as a strong asset.

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

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 (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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. 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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

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

Advertised: Jul 13 2023 E. Europe Daylight Time
Application close: Jul 26 2023 E. Europe Daylight Time

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