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As part of Future Focus Initiative (FFI), UNICEF Maldives and Sri Lanka Country Offices have been identified in the Global PBR for a Multi-Country Office (MCO) and therefore, UNICEFROSA proposed to initiate the MCO covering Maldives and Sri Lanka by 1 January 2027. The MCO model presents a renewed opportunity to maximize impact for children. A common management platform coupled with sharpened programmatic focus, pooling of high-quality technical advice and streamlined operations can lead to greater effectiveness and efficiency. The MCO seeks to leverage the challenging funding context as an opportunity. UNICEF can, through the MCO, continue the shift towards focus and impact at scale via ‘upstream’ engagement, policy influencing, and systems strengthening supported by on the ground-modelling.

Purpose of the position:

UNICEF Maldives is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and results-oriented professional to provide support to programme planning, monitoring, results reporting, and evaluation who is passionate about using data and evidence to improve outcomes for children. As a Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Officer, you will support programme planning, performance monitoring, reporting and evaluation across UNICEF's Country Programme. Working closely with programme teams, you will help strengthen results-based management, track progress against strategic priorities, and contribute to evidence-informed decision-making that drives meaningful impact. Reporting to the Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Specialist (NOC), this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to national development goals while advancing UNICEF's mission for every child.

Key Accountabilities:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Specialist NOC, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Officer supports programme planning, monitoring and results reporting and evaluation-related activities. . The PME Officer contributes to strengthening results-based management through timely data compilation and analysis, tracking progress against Country Programme priorities, and supporting the use of evidence and lessons learned. These contributions help inform programme decisions, improve performance and strengthen accountability for results for children across the following key areas: the following key areas:

Programme Planning, Monitoring and Reporting
Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Planning (IMERP)
Evaluation Management and Use of Evidence
Coordination, Partnerships and Strategic Engagement
Knowledge Management, Learning and Capacity Development

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File Job Description_Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer.pdf

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements

Education: Bachelor degree or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Social Science, Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, business management, monitoring and evaluation, planning, evaluation and any other related fields.
Work Experience: At least one year of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, programme planning, data management, programme reporting, evaluation support, or another related field.
Skills: Experience in data analysis, applying technical expertise. Experience in Learning and researching as well as in Planning, Organizing and Monitoring and Evaluation.
Language Requirements : Fluency in English is required.

Desirables

Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or the local language (Dhivehi) is an asset.
Experience working with the UN system, government, or development partners is an asset.
Relevant country-level experience, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts, is an asset.
Experience in results-based management, data analysis, monitoring tools, or programme reporting is an asset.

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

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (1)
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1)
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact (1)
(4) Innovates and embraces change (1)
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
(6) Thinks and acts strategically (1)
(7) Works collaboratively with others (1)

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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, 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 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.

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Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PME) Officer, (NO-1), FT, #137955, Malé - Maldives, APR – Maldivian nationals only