Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (MER) Specialist
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Full-time Mission and objectives
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, 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 favoritism. 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. Therefore, 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.Context
Task Description
Under the direct supervision of Programme Manager, Climate Change & Sustainable Environment, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation (40%) • Convene and coordinate monthly section-level coordination meetings to consolidate implementation progress, monitoring data, and key action points across programme sections and relevant stakeholders. • Collect, compile, and analyze performance data, results, and implementation challenges from implementing sections and partners, flag delays, bottlenecks, and risks for management follow-up, and propose mitigation measures to address identified risks and issues. • Maintain and update the programme logical framework, including indicator tracking, baselines, targets, and results data, to support evidence-based programme management and decision-making. • Undertake field monitoring missions to verify reported progress, results, and conditions on the ground, and document findings, observations, and recommendations for programme management. • Contribute to quality assurance of monitoring and programme documentation, and sup-port compliance with UNICEF procedures and donor monitoring and reporting requir-ments. • Support the Programme Manager in preparing for and facilitating donor evaluations and reviews, including organizing relevant monitoring data, documentation, and field evidence as required. Reporting and Knowledge Management (30%) • Prepare and submit monthly progress updates to the Regional Office, consolidating results, financial delivery, and implementation status of the programme. • Prepare and quality-assure donor reports, ensuring results, data, and narrative are accurate and consistent with the logical framework, and support the Programme Manager in donor communication on reporting matters. • Systematize knowledge management by maintaining an organized repository of pro-gramme documents, data, and records, and documenting lessons learned, good practices, and recommendations from monitoring and field findings, ensuring materials are readily accessible to support evidence-based and results-based programme management and to facilitate timely preparation for evaluations. • Support preparation of background notes, briefing materials, and presentations on pro-gramme results and monitoring findings for internal management review and decision-making. Climate Data, Information, and Partnerships (30%) • Develop, pilot, and roll out monitoring tools and templates (e.g., progress tracking sheets, indicator dashboards, field checklists) to strengthen systematic data collection and performance monitoring across the portfolio. • Support capacity building efforts by designing and delivering training and guidance to internal programme sections and external stakeholders on monitoring tools, reporting requirements, and data collection processes. • Support the Programme Manager in coordinating with the National Weather Service (NWS) and relevant vendors on the development and implementation of a climate information and early warning system, including follow-up on technical progress, data and system requirements, and related documentation and reporting. • Support the Programme Manager in responding to requests from the Regional Office and UNICEF Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Climate, including climate-related data, documentation, and resource mobilization. • Support the Programme Manager in climate programme and proposal design as needed, drawing on monitoring data, field evidence, and lessons learned from portfolio implementation.Competencies and values
- Accountability - Adaptability and Flexibility - Building Trust - Client Orientation - Commitment and Motivation - Commitment to Continuous Learning - Empowering Others - Ethics and Values - Integrity - Judgement and Decision-making - Knowledge Sharing - Planning and Organizing - Professionalism - Respect for Diversity - Self-Management - Technological Awareness - Working in TeamsLiving conditions and remarks
Port Moresby is the capital city of Papua New Guinea and the duty station for this assignment. The UNICEF Country Office is located in the city's business district, within proximity to government institutions, development partners, and diplomatic missions. Most international staff commute by private vehicle or office transport. Housing options for international staff include serviced apartments, secured residential compounds, and standalone houses in gated communities. Conditions of Service The Conditions of Service, available here: https://explore.unv.org/cos, outline the policies and rules governing UN Volunteer assignments. Full information on entitlements at the duty station can be accessed here: https://app.unv.org/calculator.
