Planning &Monitoring Officer NOB

If you are qualified Somalia National looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the above post of Planning and Monitoring Officer with UNICEF Somalia.If successful, you will be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Somalia and Nairobi that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year.Under the supervision of the Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist responsible for the establishment of a programme monitoring system for Central-South Zone; strengthening the capacity of authorities (central, regional and local) as well as civil society in monitoring and evaluation and supervision of interventions in the zone.· Facilitates and guides zonal planning and review meetings. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure effective coordination and achievement of objectives and recommends corrective actions, when necessary. Provides technical advice to programme staff, government officials and other counterparts on M&E, with a focus on the most vulnerable, monitoring humanitarian situation and management of integrated monitoring and evaluation.· Participates in inter-sectorial collaboration with programme colleagues in tracking programme inputs and outputs. Prepares status reports required for management, donor reporting, programme analysis. Reviews Project Cooperation Agreements for compliance with risk assessment, programmatic objectives and standard operating procedures. Ensures the accurate and timely input of programme information in the computerized system, and issuance of status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes. Contributes to the strengthening of capacity of zonal program staff in monitoring of programs.· Assists Government authorities to plan and organize PM&E training programmes. In collaboration with UN and other development partners, identifies training needs for the purpose of capacity building in planning, monitoring and evaluation.· Assesses trends and measures outcomes relating to achieving results for children, coordinating the emergency preparedness and response plan in context of country programme. Maintains a data bank of social indicators on the situation of women and children, in collaboration with government and other partners.· Analyzes and evaluates zonal policy and programming environment and designs and implements project activities to strengthen the overall policy environment for children, including preparedness for CRC implementation and monitoring.· Designs data collection methodologies and research related to programme interventions; (Sentinel Site Survey, RAP, CAP, etc.) in concert with other zones and USSC. Assists in the introduction of new approaches and methods in project monitoring and evaluation.· Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis, through reviews of research findings and data analysis. Prepares zone specific integrated monitoring, evaluation and research plans. Collaborates with the Information/ Communication staff in the selection and dissemination of statistical results from the Situation Analysis to national and local levels.Qualifications and Specialized KnowledgeUniversity degree in Social Sciences, Demography, Development Planning, Statistics or a related technical field.Two years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in programme monitoring and evaluation. Practical experience in community-based research.Proficiency in written and oral English and Somali language is required.iii) Foundational competencies· Formulating Strategies and Concepts· Applying Technical ExpertiseInterested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11 on the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to the email address below. UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number and post title in the subject line of your application (Planning &Monitoring Officer UNICEF-SOM/2014/029). Applications submitted without a duly completed and signed Personal History Form (P11) will not be considered.Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.orgQUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLYOnly short-listed applicants will be contactedUNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.