Planning & Monitoring Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

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 favouritism. 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 fulfil 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. The UNV will be located within the Planning & Monitoring unit of Central Region Field Office of UNICEF Afghanistan, responsible for supporting the Planning & Monitoring activities of the unit. The Central Region Field office is one of the UNICEF largest field offices in the country, covering twelve provinces of Afghanistan. The post will be responsible for contributing to planning, monitoring of implementation, oversight programmes at Central Region level. The incumbent will support Central Region office in providing technical and administrative support to ensure quality, effective and efficient management of implementing partnerships in line with respective operational policies, procedures and mainstreaming of risk-based implementing partnership management at the Country Office level.

Donor recognition and engagement efforts, in support of donor submissions (such as reports, amendments, or proposals), and administering and maintaining resource mobilization and information management system

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Planning & Monitoring Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Planning & Monitoring Officer will:

• Support Central Region field offices in planning their work plan and defining their targets/budget under the guidance of Planning and Monitoring Officer. Support in the development of Partners’ Cooperation Agreements (PCAs) and advice on setting adequate outputs, activities and targets as per the RWPs. Assist in the enforcement of tools used for PCAs monitoring. • Provide support to programmes in using the third party to monitor implemented projects • Support the unit’s work in implementation of real time monitoring initiative in the provinces of central region. • Support the Planning & Monitoring Officer in managing and running in a systematic way the monitoring of the Country Office Performance (HPM and other) by collecting, verifying, validating and analyzing key data making it available to field office management and the Planning, Monitoring & Reporting section. • Ensure all UNICEF programme officers, and programme extenders have sufficient knowledge on the existing CR monitoring systems and the systems are being used while conducting field monitoring visits. • Collect and maintain an inventory of relevant documents on the situation for children and women, i.e., mission reports, assessments, evaluations, etc., made accessible in an appropriate location- hard copies, SharePoint, etc. • Process datasets including, but not limited to, reformatting data elements and file types, running data quality checks, and modifying or cleaning data elements as needed and under the guidance of the PM Officer. • Develop features into the real time monitoring initiative to address Central Region Office analytical needs including programme dashboards showing programme performances • Support in the identification and reporting of key emerging issues from field monitoring, any social issues affecting children and mothers in general and any other related issues in the field • Assist the Planning & Monitoring Officer for monitoring of the progress and performance of activities implemented by UNICEF partners • Support the unit’s work in maintaining and organizing the monitoring systems and contribute to producing regularly analytical reports on programme implementation progress • Contribute to the design and implementation of quality assurance strategies/processes to ensure that HACT assessments and assurance activities (programmatic visits, spot checks) are undertaken • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day). • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning Communication • Flexibility • Accountability • Communication • Empowering Others • Planning and organizing • Self-Management

• geographic sciences, statistics, political science, social science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, Architecture, or Communications • Professional work experience at the national and/or international level in Planning and Monitoring or other relevant programmes; experience with Information Management is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization. • Excellent oral and written skills in English and Pashto/Dari; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Solid experience with common Microsoft Office packages and advanced MS Excel and experience work with dataset required • Demonstrated experience in data analysis as well preparing reports and presentation using ARC View GIS
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Sound security awareness.

Provide brief description of relevant living conditions in duty station – e.g., security situation, access and air travel, climate, alcohol use, cost of living, accommodation options, availability of food/water/electricity, medical facilities, banking facilities, communications infrastructure, etc.]

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

Entitlement;

Entry lump sum: (one time payment)USD 400 Volunteer living allowance: (per month)USD 624 Exit allowance ( for each month served, paid on successful completion of the assignment): USD 50. Medical and life insurance Cigna private insurance.

Leave Entitlements;

• Uncertified Sick Leaves: 7 days • Certified Sick Leave: 30 days • Maternity Leave: 16 weeks • Paternity Leave: 10 days leave • Training and leaning Leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months