You will work in close collaboration with programme sections, the position is accountable for the establishment of viable systems that strengthen the programme focus and results for children in the State of Palestine. As such, you will facilitate planning, innovative programme monitoring and evaluation approaches, and provides guidance, coordination and leadership in policy and strategy development. You will work in collaboration with the UN country team in support of the achievement of UNDAF outcomes, as well as in monitoring the implementation of the SDGs.
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The Chief of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) will report to the Deputy Representative of the State of Palestine’s Office. The post drives results-based management and innovative equity-focused programming approaches through leadership in planning, programme monitoring and evaluation (PME). Supports policy and strategy development through evidence generation and strategic partnerships within UNICEF and with partners.
How can you make a difference?
You will work in close collaboration with programme sections, the position is accountable for the establishment of viable systems that strengthen the programme focus and results for children in the State of Palestine. As such, you will facilitate planning, innovative programme monitoring and evaluation approaches, and provides guidance, coordination and leadership in policy and strategy development. You will work in collaboration with the UN country team in support of the achievement of UNDAF outcomes, as well as in monitoring the implementation of the SDGs.
You will ensure:
1. The Country Office has accurate, coherent, and reliable up-to -date information disaggregated by gender on: the situation of children’s and women’s rights; and 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 SDGs and other goals, and on the performance of UN-supported programmes.
3. National and sub-national, planning, monitoring, evaluation and research capacities and capacities and systems are strengthened using innovative technologies and platforms, with special attention to gender equality, disadvantaged groups and the interest, concern and participation of primary stakeholders.
4. Data and evidence are generated and used to inform programme development, policy formulation, to catalyze partnerships and collaborative relationships, for advocacy and actions needed for pro-child initiatives.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
1. Situation Monitoring and Assessment.
Ensure that the Country Office and national partners have timely and accurate and equity and gender-specific information on conditions in the country and its regions, including monitoring of socio-economic trends and the country’s wider policy, economic or institutional context, to facilitate planning and to draw conclusions about the impact of programmes and policies.
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2. Programme Planning and Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation & Research.
Ensure that the Country Office and national partners develop a well-prioritized and realistic programme plan on research, monitoring and evaluation activities that will provide the most relevant equity focused, gender-specific and strategic information to manage the Country Programme, including tracking and assessing UNICEF’s distinct contribution.
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3. Programme Management Performance Monitoring.
Ensure that the Country Office has quality information to assess progress towards expected results established in annual work plans.
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4. Innovations and M&E Capacity Building.
Innovative programming approaches, particularly in planning, monitoring and innovation are introduced and supported with capacities of Country Office staff and national partners – government and civil society – strengthened enabling them to increasingly engage in and lead monitoring and evaluation processes, including those that address gender inequality, humanitarian assistance, and the equity focus.
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4. Knowledge Management and Reporting.
Country and programme information databases support quality reporting and development of proposals that advance knowledge of the SoP programme in terms of its scope and coverage, including geographic location and results.
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6.Communication and Partnerships.
Ensure that all of the above tasks are carried out and accomplished through effective communication and partnerships within and outside the organization.
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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education:
Experience:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language, in particular Arabic, is considered as an 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
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 (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.
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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is: a role with direct contact with children, works directly with children, or is a safeguarding response role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.
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 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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.
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’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable Female are encouraged to apply.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
This is required for all posts requiring a higher education degree. “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/”
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates)
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.
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.
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