Monitoring Specialist (Education), NO3, Yangon, (1 year, extendable, Open to Myanmar Nationals Only)

Contract

This is a NO-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-3 contracts.

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, An Education

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, 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 all 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?

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Chief of Education, staff member will be responsible to ensure that the UNICEF Country Office has useful, valid and reliable information on;

The situation of children’s and women’s rights with a focus on education;

The performance of UNICEF-supported programmes, particularly education programme, including their relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability, and in emergency contexts, their coverage, coordination and coherence.

The staff member will need to work within the UN country team to support UNCT goals for delivering valid and reliable information on the attainment of the MDGs and other goals, and on the performance of UN-supported programmes. Assist in the establishment of education monitoring an evaluation tools which enhance partnership between the UNCT, partner organizations and other key players to collectively track progress on MDGs and other international commitment for children. Assist in the development of partner organizations’ capacities for education programme monitoring, evaluation and research, with special attention to the interest, concern and participation of , community and civil society stakeholders.

Key functions and accountabilities of the position (detailed job description attached): -

• Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Plan (IMEP)
• Situation Monitoring and Assessment
• Programme Performance Monitoring
• Evaluation
• M&E Capacity Building

Detail job description can be accessed here; (2) JD_Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist_Education.doc

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

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, planning development, planning. A first university degree in a relevant field. 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Five years of professional work experience in programme monitoring and evaluation activities in Myanmar
• At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.
• UN/ INGO Organization Experience is an asset
• Fluency in Myanmar and English are required (both verbal and written). Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Solid experience (ideally more than 3 years) in monitoring and evaluation of education programme, especially basic education, in Myanmar is a strong asset.
• Solid experience (ideally more than 3 years) in working with civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations in the areas of planning, monitoring and evaluation is a strong asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values are Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA).

The competencies required for this post are….

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Functional Competencies (Required)

• Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
• Analyzing (III)
• Relating and networking (II)
• Deciding and Initiating action (II)
• Applying technical expertise (II)

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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 is a workplace that welcomes diversity and equal opportunities. If you require any reasonable accommodation for your test, please let us know two days ahead of the test.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

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