JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

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 information,

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of the job:

The Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PMR) Specialist will oversee the planning, monitoring and reporting sub-team of PPMR section and provide technical guidance to programme sections and field offices in the areas of planning, monitoring and reporting. This will include support to equity analysis, strengthening field monitoring, programme performance monitoring, preparation, and monitoring HAC and JRP of the Cox’s Bazar field office, as well as information/data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports to enhance the use of data. The PMR Specialist will provide professional technical, operational and administrative guidance and support throughout the planning, monitoring, and reporting process for the Country Office.

The specific purpose includes but is not limited to:

• To ensure that UNICEF Country Office is guided on Country Programme development and rolling work planning process, as well as its contribution to the planning of UN Framework and UN Joint Work Plans, in alignment with global, regional and country priorities, policies and principles.
• To ensure that the UNICEF Country Office has useful, valid and reliable information on the performance of UNICEF-supported programmes including their relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability, and in emergency contexts, their coverage, coordination and coherence.
• To work within the UN country team to support UNCT goals for delivering valid and reliable information on the attainment of the SDGs and other goals, and on the performance of UN-supported programmes
• To assist in the establishment of functional monitoring mechanisms which enhance partnership with key players to collectively track progress against results and other international commitment for children.
• To assist in the development of capacities for planning, monitoring, and reporting, with special attention to the interest, concern and participation of stakeholders and partners.
• To lead the functions and initiatives of planning, monitoring and reporting sub-team of PPMR unit.

Summary of the key functions/accountabilities:

1. Planning.
2. Right and Result Based Monitoring and Reporting.
3. Programme Performance Monitoring.
4. Planning and Monitoring Capacity Building.
5. Coordination and Networking.
6. Management and Leadership.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: ToR__Planning_Monitoring_Specialist_NOC-TA_134617.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: development planning, business administration, information management or information systems, demography, statistics, development studies, social sciences, social work, Anthropology, Sociology or other related fields.
• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

Work Experience:

• A minimum five years of relevant professional experience in programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting both in development is required and inclusion of humanitarian context is strongly preferred.
• At least 02 years of prior experience in managing & leading office -wide responsibility of planning, monitoring, and reporting functions at the country office level is required.
• Prior hands-on experience with organisational work plan development and strong familiarity with country programme development (CPD, PSNs) is required.
• Prior experience in coordination of CPD development process with national government and related work experience with UNICEF is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with UNICEF internal systems and processes (or similar), including VISION, InSight, RAM 3.0, eTools, eZHACT etc., and their interconnectedness is required.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Demonstrated work experience at both the national and international level in UN is preferred.
• Familiarity with the upstream support structure for UNICEF Country Offices, with RO, HQ, GSSC, and service gateway system is preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical writing and presentation skills are desired.
• At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.
• An advanced level of skill and expertise in MS Excel is required and Working knowledge of Power BI is preferred.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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

The 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.

REMARKS

• Both internal and external candidates are eligible to apply.
• Priority will be given to Bangladeshi Internal staff holding PA, CA, Fixed Term (including TAs, consultants, UNVs, etc. ) who meet the requirements.
• These positions are open to Bangladeshi nationals only.
• UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before their contract expiry, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.pdf (accessible to UNICEF personnel only).
• The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff member’s original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force.
• Internal candidates on abolished posts, performing at the level of the post or a level higher in the relevant functional area, or an internal candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, will be given first consideration.
• Per the UNICEF Staff Selection Procedure, alternate recommended candidate(s) from this selection process may be placed in the Talent Group which may be used to fill similar positions in the future. Therefore, all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
• 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 only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited / recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.
• 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 and persons with disabilities 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 contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
• Verbal Feedback shall be provided to unsuccessful internal candidates upon the completion of the recruitment process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements