Monitoring Specialist (Programme Data Strategy), P-4, Temporary Appointment, 364 days, #00138426, Yangon, Myanmar

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The primary purpose is to provide additional, high-level technical support in UNICEF Myanmar (MCO)’s continued efforts to strengthen its programme monitoring system in view of updated strategy and risk management. This will include, but not limited to, managing office-wide programme monitoring and third party monitoring for large-scale projects funded by the International Financial Institutions (IFIs). In these projects, this position is also expected to represent UNICEF Myanmar in substantial technical discussion and coordination with donors, UN agencies, and implementing partners; to conceptualize and establish/update a sound results monitoring system; and to oversee high-value third party contracts.

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, working closely with Monitoring Officer, and coordinating with all the relevant Sections, Units and Offices of UNICEF Myanmar, the Monitoring Specialist (Programme Data Strategy) will perform the key responsibilities listed below.

1. Provide technical oversight to monitoring of major projects funded by IFIs, and other large-scale complex projects.
2. Ensure sound and coherent results monitoring system with special attention to complex humanitarian situation
3. Provide guidance and technical support to ensure it has useful, reliable, and sustainable Programme Data and Information Management System
4. Networking and inter-agency partnership

The contract is for 364 days and may be extended, subject to programme requirements and funding availability.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  Monitoring Specialist, P4, TA, Yangon #138426.pdf

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Minimum requirements:

• Education: A completed Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Statistics, Economics, Information Management, Development Studies, Social Science, Data Science, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Research or any other related field.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 8 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in programme monitoring, results-based management, data strategy, information management, and performance management for development and humanitarian programmes is required.
  Proven prior experience with developing data strategy and building data / information systems in complex humanitarian situations but also in view of nexus, with strong understanding of UNICEF monitoring framework and related tools.
  Strong knowledge of and hands-on experience in database administration, particularly ActivityInfo, use of data collection tools such as kobo/InForm, Power BI, SPSS, STATA or R; strong technical ability in data visualization, GIS/cartographic outputs are mandatory.
  Proven experience with managing multi-sectoral results monitoring and third party monitoring, particularly for projects funded by IFIs.

• Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative expertise is required, including the application of programme monitoring, data management, performance measurement, and evidence generation approaches to support development and humanitarian programmes.
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with people with diverse background including a varied level of IM-related technical knowledge.

• Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Experience working in complex and multiple emergencies, where constant adaptability required is highly desirable. Experience with either the UN and/or international NGOs is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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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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