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passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading
children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190
countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and
development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries,
UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality
basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from
violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary
contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
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Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (Polio)Monitoring
& Evaluation Specialist (Polio), P-3, Abuja, Nigeria
Vacancy No:
E-VN-2013-002337
Duty Station: Abuja
Country: Nigeria
Region:
Job Level: P-3
Position#: 00067628
Application Close:
22-Nov-13
Contract Type:
Long-term Staff (FT)
Purpose of the Position
Under the close guidance of the Chief of Communications,
Polio Unit, Abuja, you will provide technical oversight and guidance to the
monitoring, evaluation and data management requirements of the communication
and social mobilization component of the polio programme nationwide. This
includes analysis of epidemiological & social data from MIS and preparation
of reports & technical presentations for use with partners, trainings &
workshops.
Key Expected Results
1. Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Plan (IMEP):
Make professional contributions to and provide technical
assistance for the planning and establishing the major research, monitoring and
evaluation objectives, priorities, and activities in Polio/EPI required in
UNICEF#%*)s multi-year and annual IMEPs. Identify the M&E objectives,
priorities, and activities in Polio/EPI required for the country and in the
partnership on polio/EPI.
2. Situation Monitoring and Assessment:
Support the preparation of LGA, state and country level
statistical and analytic reports on the status of polio and EPI coverage and
share it with al partners at all levels to influence communication and social
mobilisation decisions.
3. Programme Performance Monitoring:
Provide technical support to ensure that a set of programme
performance indicators is identified and adjusted as necessary. Coordinate with
partners to ensure that monitoring systems are properly designed, and that data
collection and analysis from field visits are coordinated and standardised, and
fed into programme performance monitoring,Drawing on monitoring and analysis of
key performance and management indicators, provide professional input to
management reports.
4. M&E Capacity Building:
Promote the awareness and understanding of the shared
responsibility of M& E function among all staff members through
communication, training, learning and development activities. In close
collaboration with partners, ensure that an M&E capacity building strategy
for UNICEF/ and WHO staff NPHCAD and other institutions exists Collaborate to
implement capacity building strategies as a joint commitment with other
developmental partners. Utilize a range of appropriate skills building
strategies including self-learning, seminars and workshops and practical
experience. Similarly, design and implement strategies suited to the skills
needs of national partners.
5. Coordination and Networking:
Collaborate with Regional M&E Advisers and HQ Evaluation
Office for overall coordination of priority research, monitoring and evaluation
activities, especially those of regional scope requiring the coordinated effort
of multiple countries.Partner with the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation
Adviser to ensure that current and accurate M&E data and results are
included in regional reports, multi-country studies, and knowledge sharing
networks. Undertake lessons-learned reviews on successful and unsuccessful
M&E practices and experience at the national level, and ensure they are
shared as appropriate. Similarly, pay attention to M&E knowledge networks
to identify innovations and lessons learned that may be relevant for the CO and
partners to improve their M&E function.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics,
planning, development, demography.*
- Five years of relevant work experience in programme
development and implementation including monitoring and evaluation activities.
Developing country work experience is an asset. At least one instance of
exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning. Active
involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.
Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of
local working language of the duty station an asset.
*A first level university degree with a relevant combination
of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
- Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including
during formal public speaking.
- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently
achieves project goals.
- Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates
group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
- Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical,
verbal and other data from a number of sources.
- Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
- Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and
expertise.
- Creates organization-wide processes to help ensure that
all adhere to procedures and policies.
- Adjusts team or department#%*)s approach to embrace
changing circumstances.
UNICEF 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.
Location: Abuja
Experience: 5 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade: Not Specified
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