Chief Planning & Monitoring

The Chief Planning and Monitoring is responsible for coordinating and guiding UNICEF Sierra Leone programme sections and field office on programme planning, implementation monitoring and reporting, including oversight for Knowledge Management and HACT adherence. The role strengthens data-driven programming and real-time monitoring to enhance evidence-based policies and strategic programming for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and guidance to UNICEF Sierra Leone programme sections and field office on programme planning, implementation monitoring and reporting.
• Oversee Knowledge Management (KM) and HACT adherence.
• Strengthen the link between data driven programming and real time monitoring to enable continuous learning and better realignment of programme priorities during implementation.
• Ensure timely, updated availability of accurate analytics on the deprivations affecting children to enhance evidence-based policies, strategic programming, leveraging partnerships and adequate resource allocation.
• Lead programme planning and reporting.
• Lead programme monitoring.
• Lead programme assurance.
• Monitor budget and contributions.
• Develop capacity and quality assurance for Results-Based Management (RBM).
• Coordinate and network with relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Social Sciences, Development, Programme Planning, Public Administration, Statistics, Demography or other related area.
• At least eight years of relevant professional experience at national and international levels in programme planning, budget oversight, monitoring and evaluation.
• Practical experience in monitoring large programmes.
• Previous experience as Chief Planning & Monitoring or Programme Monitoring and Evaluation is a requirement.
• Strong programme planning skills and experience in monitoring of programmes.
• Experience in managing a team and coordinating across sectors.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis tools, approaches, and methods to formulate monitoring strategies.
• Knowledge of household survey methodologies to design household surveys and provide technical support to Statistics Sierra Leone, Line Ministries and District Information Management Unit which implement household surveys, with focus on monitoring children's well-being.
• Solid knowledge of applied theories of change, results frameworks and performance indicators to guide the planning of programmes that can be effectively monitored and evaluated.
• Knowledge of existing statistical measurement frameworks, classifications, and standards in collecting and compiling sectoral, cross sectoral indicator data to assess the quality and suitability of data for different types of analysis.
• Proven experience in planning, design, organization or coordination of nationwide household surveys (MICS, DHS, Nutrition Surveys, other national surveys).
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and collegial approach to working with others, both with colleagues and external partners.
• At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness is desirable.
• Knowledge of AI techniques and platforms and use of these in programme planning and monitoring, as well as knowledge management.
• Sector specific or cross-sector specific programme experience.
• Experience in managing evaluations.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Skills

• Programme Planning
• Budget Oversight
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Monitoring Large Programmes
• Team Management
• Inter-sectoral Coordination
• Qualitative Data Collection
• Quantitative Analysis
• Monitoring Strategies
• Household Survey Methodologies
• Technical support for surveys
• Applied Theories of Change
• Results Frameworks
• Performance Indicators
• Statistical Measurement Frameworks
• Survey Design and Coordination
• Emergency Programming
• AI Techniques in Monitoring
• Knowledge Management
• Programme Evaluation
• Development Programs
• Humanitarian Experience

Languages

English