MONITORING AND EVALAUTION SPECIALIST

The United Nations Children’s Fund, Banjul invites applications from suitably qualified Gambians for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Fixed Term on 12-months Fixed Term contract.  

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative, the M&E Specialist is responsible to assist the UNICEF Country team in the planning, development and implementation of the integrated monitoring and evaluation activities in support of the country programme and millennium development goals.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

*     The implementation 2008 AWP of Social Policy and Statistical project and timely input of programme information in  computerized programme system and issuance of status reports for monitoring and evaluation purpose.  

*     Ensure effective coordination and provide technical support to UNICEF partners towards the achievements of MDGs.

*     Monitor and evaluate the implementation of 2008 programme activities, conduct field visit and collect and analyze data and background materials and provide guidance and support to Country Management Team.  

*     Prepare tables, graphs or other statistical data for technical review/monitoring purposes and maintain base line data of social indicators on situation of women and children.

*     Assist the Technical working group in preparation and compilation of the indicators for the GamInfo.  Collaborate with UNDP and UNFPA in finalization of the MoU on the GamInfo.

*     Assist the Country Team on the regular update of the Country Website by providing latest and accurate data and inputs.

*     Assist the country team on the monitoring of the management indicators.

*     Assist the country team on the preparation of the annual report, mid-term review and situation analysis.

*     Prepare the mapping of programme intervention to improve the evidence based programming. Maintaing an updated NGO database that capture organizational details and geographical coverage of organizations that implement activities in sectors relevant to UNICEF mandate.

*     Provide technical support in scaling up the M&E system, and provide support to all UNICEF sections in data management for programming with a specific focus on GIS mapping and data utilization.

Minimum Requirements:

*    Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Development Planning, Information Management or a related technical field.

*     Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national level in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development and humanitarian programmes, with a specific focus on information  management. Experience in Humanitarian organizations will be an advantage.

*     Demonstrated experience in information management for humanitarian programming.

*    Very strong skills in analytical and strategic thinking.

*     Proven experience in database development and management.

*     Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.

*    Good communication skills.

*     Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

*    Knowledge of UNICEF programming policies and procedures will be an advantage.

*     Excellent knowledge of computer applications, in particular proficiency required in MS Access, MS Excel and GIS software.

Language:

Fluency in English and at least one local language

Remuneration:

According to the UN salary scale, this position is at the National Officer Category (NOB).  

Duration of the contract is one year with possibility of extension subject to successful performance and availability of funds.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting "M&E Specialist, FT NOB" to: banjul@unicef.org . Hardcopies of CV, photocopies of all relevant certificates and a covering letter should be addressed to:  

Operations Manager, UNICEF, UN House, 5 Kofi Annan Street, Cape Point, Bakau

The clng date for receipt of applications is Thursday 2nd July 2008.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are    strongly encouraged to apply.

Nb: Copies of the detailed job description are available at the reception desk, UN House, 5 Kofi Annan Street, Cape Point, Bakau.

UNICEF is a non-smoking environment

Applications from qualified women are encouraged



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