Monitoring Specialist (PMR), P-3, Islamabad, Pakistan, 364 days

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 108,017 USD and 141,440 USD.

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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, a fair chance!

Pakistan was the sixth country in the world to sign and ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child, less than one year after it was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989. However, children and adolescents living in Pakistan still face acute challenges.

UNICEF supports the Government of Pakistan to accelerate progress for children, work to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and help children realize their rights under the Convention on the Rights of Children. This will be made through, among others things, strong partnerships with provincial authorities, teachers and health professionals, frontline workers and social mobilisers, communities and families, and of course the children and adolescents themselves.

In particular, UNICEF will work so that:

• Every child survives and thrives -- being in good health, immunized, protected from polio and accessing nutritious food.
• Every child learns.
• Every child is protected from violence and exploitation and registered at birth.
• Every child lives in a safe and clean environment, with access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation.

To learn more about UNICEF work in Pakistan, please visit the country website www.unicef.org/pakistan and videos on YouTube and Vimeo

The Monitoring Specialist, under the guidance of the Chief of Planning Monitoring and Reporting (PMR), will support the Pakistan Country Office in ensuring systematic Monitoring of Country Programme, including partner reporting on programme implementation and Third-Party Monitoring of UNICEF supported programmes in line with the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT) assurance plan. The position is central to the office in ensuring that results are monitored and appropriate course corrections and programme adjustments are affected.

How can you make a difference?

• Supports monitoring and implementation of the Country Programme and evidence-based programming within UNICEF
• Monitor key performance indicators of the country office, including the Annual Management Plan
• Adapt Headquarter tools and guidance on programme monitoring, including monitoring plans, and support staff capacity building in their use
• Supports the Chief of PMR in the roll-out of relevant UNICEF Corporate Tools/Systems i.e. eTools, PowerBI, RAM, etc.
• Undertakes visits to counterparts and field offices to identify and manage programme related risks and monitor programme implementation.
• Support the development, monitoring and implementation of rolling work plans
• Support monitoring of the UN One Programme and resultant joint work plans to ensure UNICEF contributions are adequately reflected.
• Design and implement capacity building plans on monitoring-related aspects for government, Third Party Monitors and civil society implementing partners and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate Third-Party Monitoring system for UNICEF supported programmes in Pakistan, including reviewing of 3rd party Terms of References and Contracts and update and bringing key issues to the attention of senior management when required
• In collaboration with the Assurance team, ensure all monitoring activities (3rd party and staff-led) are in line with the HACT Assurance Plan and develop mechanisms for proper tracking and feedback of findings.
• Lead in analysis of data from TPM System, programmatic visits and other data to develop monitoring/analytical products to support programme course corrections.
• Coordinate monitoring of follow up actions from field visits to ensure they have been closed.

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

• An advanced university degree (Master's or Higher) in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management or related field. A first University Degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional work experience at the national and international levels in social development, programme planning and monitoring or management is required.
• Experience working with the methodology associated with the theory of change and its practical application through the development of results/logical frameworks and the selection of appropriate implementation strategies required. Alternatively, experience in other monitoring tools and logical frameworks is beneficial.
• Experience in working in a developing country is considered as an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Familiarity/background with emergency is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

The competencies required for this post are Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness, Works Collaboratively with others, Builds and Maintains Partnerships, Innovates and Embraces Change, Thinks and Acts Strategically, Drives to achieve impactful results, Manages ambiguity and complexity.

View our competency framework at Competency Framework Brochure.pdf

Working at UNICEF is highly rewarding. With attractive remuneration package encompassing competitive pay and benefits, a culture that helps staff thrive and diverse opportunities for personal and professional development, we aim to help you maintain a fulfilling life both at and outside the office.

We make sure you and your loved ones receive the resources and care that you need to thrive. Our contracts, benefits and wellbeing policies and initiatives ensure that you are well equipped to effectively deliver for children such as;

• Tax exemption, family allowances, hardship benefits, 10 UN holidays and annual leave allowance, maternity, paternity, adoption leave, medical and dental insurance, pension etc.
• Career support, staff wellbeing programme, breastfeeding policy, flexible work arrangements, childcare room, family support, policies & initiatives, security etc.

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.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Remarks:

• Islamabad, Pakistan is a family duty station.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.