Monitoring Officer (Humanitarian Performance Monitoring), (NO-2), Caracas, Venezuela #128259 [Temporary Appointment]

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PME), the Monitoring Officer (Humanitarian Performance Monitoring) Officer will work within the PME Team, in support to the humanitarian and sector programs (as defined in their approved AWPs), and will contribute to the provision of useful, valid, and reliable information for the UNICEF Venezuela Country Office.

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.

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For every child, protection.

How can you make a difference?

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PME), the Monitoring Office (HPM)  will work within the PME Team, in support to the humanitarian and sector programs (as defined in their approved AWPs), and will contribute to the provision of useful, valid, and reliable information for the UNICEF Venezuela Country Office on:

• the situation of children’s and women’s rights; in all contexts (humanitarian, nexus, development)
• the performance of UNICEF-supported humanitarian responses and development programmes, including their efficiency, effectiveness, coverage, quality, equity, and coordination (using corporate indicators and metrics).

The Monitoring Officer (HPM) will also support Field Offices (FOs) in delivering quality information on the situation of children’s and women’s rights in coordination with the CO program sections and the Emergency Team.

The Monitoring Officer (HPM) will also conduct analysis of UNICEF humanitarian results and prepare internal and external information products supporting humanitarian results-based planning and performance monitoring.

The Monitoring Officer (HPM) will assist in developing the capacity of UNICEF personnel and implementing partners for data quality assurance and data management, using different tools and approaches (webinars, tools, network meetings, etc.)

Your main responsibilities will be…

• Supporting CO Programmes and FOs with data QA, data compilation and analysis.
• Increasing the use of information by UNICEF and partners, through the delivery of quality Data Visualization and reporting products.
• Strengthening information and data dissemination.
• Building capacity for Information Management to UNICEF staff, implementing partners and governments

For more information regarding the specific activities and requirements please refer to the complete job profile,  Monitoring Officer (HPM) NO2.pdf

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

The following minimum requirements:

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Geographic Information Systems, Programme Monitoring, Social Sciences, or related field.

• Work Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in information management, information systems, monitoring/evaluation, disaster management and preparedness or other related area.
• Experience working in information management or humanitarian performance monitoring in complex emergency settings.

• Skills: 

• Data collection and use.
• Statistics, and data analysis and management.
• Range of different methodologies and approaches including theories, standards and models, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, validity/reliability testing of data, data analysis and interpretation, and statistical inference methods.
• Process management, follow-up on recommendations, and dissemination of results and integration of learnings into programme design.
• Integration of human rights, gender, equity, and diversity.
• Emerging international good practice in information management partnerships and capacity strengthening.

• Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

The following desirables:

• Prior UNICEF / UN system / Cluster field experience.
• Knowledge of other official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.

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 [add the 8^th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role]. 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 candidates are encouraged to apply.

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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