| Job Location: | Balkh, Kabul, Kandahar, Nangarhar |
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| Nationality: | National |
| Category: | Monitoring and Evaluation Research Strategy-Planning |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | As per UNICEF Salary Scale |
| Vacancy Number: | 589283 |
| No. Of Jobs: | 4 |
| City: | Kabul, Mazar-i-Sharif, Jalalabad, Kandahar |
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| Organization: | UNICEF |
| Years of Experience: | 5 years of relevant professional work experience is required, with hands on in the following: Good knowledge and experience in supporting multi-sectoral programming and the various approaches which can be used such as integration and convergence to bring |
| Contract Duration: | 2 Years |
| Gender: | Male/Female |
| Education: | An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Statistics, mathematics, computer Science, Economics, Information Management, engineering, or another relevant technical field. |
| Close date: | 2026-01-19 |
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Purpose of the job:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Chief Field Office, the Planning and Monitoring Specialist is accountable for programme, planning, design, implementation, monitoring, reporting and administration of specific projects within a major programme, in accordance with the UNICEF Country Programme Recommendation and Country Programme Annual Management Plan, focussed on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities including timely and evidence-based multisectoral integrated programme planning and monitoring for urgent humanitarian lifesaving, basic human needs and resilience building programmes. He/she will be based in the Field Office with a second reporting line to the Monitoring Manager based in the Planning, Monitoring and Data Section in Kabul. The Planning and Monitoring Specialist will supervise and manage two (2) Planning and Monitoring Officers, Emergency Officer, Programme Associate and other cross-cutting programme effectiveness staff as assigned by the direct supervisor. Their specific roles will include:
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Programme Development planning, management and monitoring
2. Knowledge Management for Programmes
3. Optimum Use of Programme Funds
4. Programme Monitoring and Evaluations
5. Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach
6. National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability
7. Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Regional, Community and Family Levels
8. Representation, Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration
9. Efficient and effective supervision
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD - Planning and Monitoring Specialist, NOC
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education:
Work Experience:
5 years of relevant professional work experience is required, with hands on in the following:
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required. Dari, Pashto and Uzbeki and knowledge of any other additional local or official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
Desirables:
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.
Vacancy announcement is open to internal and external candidates. Priority will be given to staff in abolished posts and internal staff members
Please note that the flexibility clause shall not be applied to external applicants, including TAs and affiliate staff.
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: 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.
Candidates who have applied previously do not need to reapply.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
Applicants are requested to apply through the provided link; https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/589283/re-advertisement-batch-recruitment-4-positions-planning-and-monitoring-specialist-noc-fixedterm-kabul-cr-132848-jalalabad-132849-mazar-132850-and-kandahar-132851-afghanistan-open-to-afghan-nationals-only
Applications received via ACBAR Job online portal will not be given consideration.
https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/589283/re-advertisement-batch-recruitment-4-positions-planning-and-monitoring-specialist-noc-fixedterm-kabul-cr-132848-jalalabad-132849-mazar-132850-and-kandahar-132851-afghanistan-open-to-afghan-nationals-only
