UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund
Position: Planning & Monitoring Specialist, NO-3
Industry: Company Non-profit / International Development
Employment Type: Full-Time
Placement: Sokoto, Sokoto State
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Job Description
UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund is seeking candidates for a position in Planning & Monitoring Specialist, NO-3 based in Sokoto, Sokoto State. If you are interested in this opportunity, please review the details below.
UNICEF works in challenging areas around the globe to support the most vulnerable children, aiming to safeguard their lives, uphold their rights, and nurture their potential. Operating across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF remains steadfast in its commitment to creating a better world for all children, every single day. The core mission of UNICEF is to advocate for the rights of every child in every aspect of its work - be it through programs, advocacy, or operations. The organization's equity strategy prioritizes the most marginalized children and families, translating its dedication to children's rights into tangible actions. At UNICEF, equity signifies ensuring that every child has an equal chance to thrive and succeed without prejudice or bias.
The UNICEF Country Programme in Nigeria is among the largest in the world, requiring a strategic approach to manage its planning, monitoring, and evaluation effectively. The Planning and Monitoring Specialist plays a pivotal role in enhancing the information flow, ensuring reliable data on children and women's rights, and tracking progress towards closing equity gaps within the country. Under the guidance of the leadership team, the Planning and Monitoring Specialist will oversee the management and implementation of key responsibilities. By focusing on enhancing planning, monitoring, analysis, and reporting processes, this position aims to drive impactful results aligned with UNICEF's organizational objectives.
Job Detail
Responsibilities
- Monitor programme results and document lessons learned.
- Develop innovative ways to manage and disseminate data.
- Programme development and management.
- Rights-based and results-based programme management capacity development.
- Advocate for children's rights at the state, community, and family levels.
- Partnership, coordination, and collaboration with various stakeholders.
- Manage people effectively, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Job Requirements
Before applying, please take the time to thoroughly review and comprehend the job requirements outlined below. Ensuring that you meet all the specified criteria will significantly enhance your candidacy for the Planning & Monitoring Specialist, NO-3 position at UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund:
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, planning development, or related fields.
- Significant professional experience in planning and monitoring.
Education Requirements
- Advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, planning development, or related fields.
Experience Requirements
- Eight years of progressive experience in program planning and monitoring at national and international levels.
- Practical exposure to emergency programming is an added advantage.
Skills
- Builds and maintains partnerships.
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness.
- Drive to achieve results.
- Innovates and embraces change.
- Manages ambiguity and complexity.
- Thinks and acts strategically.
- Works collaboratively with others.
- Nurtures, leads, and manages people.
Salary, Benefits and incentive
Provided below are the offerings in terms of salary, benefits, and incentives awaiting you in the role of Planning & Monitoring Specialist, NO-3 at UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund:
Salary
NGN 8,000,000 - 12,000,000 per-Year.
Job Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Incentive Compensation
- Performance-based bonuses
- End-of-year bonuses
Date posted: July 12, 2024
Posted on: Sokoto
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Apply NowDiversity and inclusion are pivotal to UNICEF's mission. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Flexibility and commitment to mobility are integral to international roles with UNICEF. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation. Compliance with medical and background verification processes is mandatory for all successful candidates.
