Planning & Monitoring Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term Position, Kandahar, Afghanistan #00132851

For every child, the right to a Future

The position is located in Southern Afghanistan (Kandahar) and is responsible for planning, programme monitoring, Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT), Support the integrated programme initiative, Humanitarian Response and Basic Human Needs (BHN) programme, coordination and networking at sub-national level. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Field Office (CFO) and will supervise two staff members.

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance and supervision of the Planning and Monitoring Specialist NOC will provide support to and facilitate the planning and monitoring functions for the country programme. This will be done in close collaboration with other P&M Section members –and sectoral programme staff from Kabul and zonal offices.

KEY END-RESULTS

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

1. Programme Planning

2. Programme Monitoring

3. Planning and Monitoring Capacity Building

4. Coordination and Networking

5. Humanitarian Response and Basic Human Needs (BHN) programme

Minimum requirements

3. Skills

• Programme monitoring and planning
• Data analysis and reporting
• Monitoring methodologies and statistical analysis
• Data management and interpretation
• Monitoring partnerships and international best practices
• Gender equality and diversity
• Team management, coaching and capacity building
• UNICEF monitoring policies, tools and procedures

Desirables

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.
• Practical experience in monitoring large programmes will be an asset.
• Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme is preferred.
• Experience in cash-based programming, including effective coordination and risk-informed management of field level implementation of cash-transfers is an asset.
• Experience and knowledge in managing grievance redressal mechanisms for cash-based programming is an asset.
• Experience in managing Service Providers (i.e. Financial Service Providers, Third Party Monitors etc.) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

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Remarks

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