Programme Officer (Monitoring and Knowledge Management), NO-2, Temporary Appointment, 364 Days, #00138877 Kabul - Afghanistan, APR

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Under the guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Officer (Monitoring and Knowledge Management) will provide technical and operational support to the Project Management Unit (PMU) in strengthening planning, monitoring, reporting and knowledge management for humanitarian cash transfer and incentive payment programmes. The incumbent will support the development and implementation of monitoring systems, tools and processes that generate timely, reliable and actionable information on programme performance, accountability and operational risks.

The incumbent will work closely with programme sections, field offices, implementing partners, service providers and Third-Party Monitoring Organizations (TPMOs) to support programme monitoring, third-party monitoring, post-distribution monitoring, post-payment verification, review processes and reporting requirements. The role will contribute to programme assurance, risk monitoring, organisational learning and evidence-based decision-making to strengthen programme quality, accountability and results for children and vulnerable populations.

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primary, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

Key Functions, Accountabilities and related Duties/Tasks

1. Knowledge Management for Programmes

2. Programme Development and Management

3. Programme Monitoring and Evaluations

4. Optimum Use of Program Funds

5. Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach

6. National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability

7. Accountability, Learning and Risk Monitoring

8. Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration.

Minimum requirements

Desirables

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language (Dari or Pashto)
• Experience working with UNICEF or the United Nations system is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting knowledge management processes, documentation of lessons learned, information sharing, organizational learning, reporting and management of collaboration platforms or knowledge repositories is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting monitoring of humanitarian cash transfer, incentive payment, social protection or other large-scale humanitarian and development programmes is desirable.
• Experience in field monitoring, third-party monitoring, post-distribution monitoring, programme assurance, accountability mechanisms, partner coordination or risk monitoring is an asset.
• Experience in data analysis, dashboard development, reporting systems, digital data collection platforms and the use of information and knowledge management tools is desirable.
• Experience working in humanitarian and emergency contexts, particularly in Afghanistan or similar complex operating environments, is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, fraud, corruption and other forms of serious misconduct.UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), where applicable.Appointment, selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable UNICEF to undertake these checks.Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

Remarks

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.