National Consultancy on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Asmara, 10months- Office Based

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer reports to the Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist for supervision. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout monitoring, evaluation process preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative tasks to contribute to evaluation planning, implementation, oversight and reporting to ensure that evaluations are carried out according to schedule and that results and recommendations are implemented and followed up.

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How can you make a difference? 

UNICEF Eritrea is dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of children through evidence-based programming and results-oriented interventions. In alignment with the Country Programme Document (CPD), the office places a strong emphasis on robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to ensure that programmes are effectively planned, implemented, and measured for impact. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (NOA) will play a key role in supporting the Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PME) unit, contributing to the development and strengthening of systems that track progress, assess results, and inform decision-making across all programme areas.

Under the guidance of the PME specialist, the Officer will assist in setting standards for programme performance monitoring, supporting the implementation of evaluations, building partnerships, and fostering innovation and knowledge management. By enhancing the office’s capacity for evidence generation and use, the consultancy will help ensure that UNICEF Eritrea’s interventions are responsive to the needs of children and communities, and that resources are used efficiently and transparently.

The assignment is designed to complement existing PME efforts and to facilitate compliance with organizational standards. Through this role, UNICEF Eritrea aims to reinforce its commitment to accountability, learning, and continuous improvement in delivering results for children.

The Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Officer (NOA) will assist in the implementation of the Country Programme Document (CPD) through supporting monitoring and evaluation systems.

Support in setting Standards for Programme monitoring and programme performance monitoring

• Simple monitoring tool for implementation of Annual Work Plans consistent with VISION/RAM
• Availability of reporting on equity/gender markers.
• Country programme reviews supported.
• Tracking mechanism of follow-up actions from programme performance reviews.
• Support to programme sections on monitoring and reporting results.
• Up-to-date input in UNINFO at the required frequency
• Monitoring tools using the JWP and VISION structures Key Intervention
• Up to date available for CSIs and RAM indicators with the narratives.

Support implementation of evaluations

• Support to preparation of the Terms of reference for evaluations
• Support recruitment logistics for the evaluation.
• Organisation of materials and briefings for evaluation teams.
• Monthly updated Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation and Research plan

Networking and partnership building

• Study/evaluation/assessment reports uploaded in the Global Evaluation Database.
• Support in tracking management responses and follow-up actions.
• Capacity Building
• Support to stakeholders on UNICEF/UNEG standards on RBM and evaluation as directed.
• Assist in building partnerships with government and national actors.

Innovation and knowledge management

• Support to documenting and sharing lessons learned.
• Support to research on best practices
• Contributions to developing knowledge products

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

Education: First degree in economics, statistics, social sciences, psychology, education, or related field

Work Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation. Experience in UN systems is an asset.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and the local language is required. Knowledge of other UN working languages is an asset. 

Desirables:

• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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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 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. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.

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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 and Persons with disability 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. 

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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.

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