Recrutement de 01 Health Specialist (Monitoring and Evaluation)

Recrutement de 01 Health Specialist (Monitoring and Evaluation)

Entreprise: UNICEF
Niveau d'etude: Non precise
Localité: Sierra Leone / Freetown
Date limite: 2023-10-03

Recrutement de 01 Health Specialist (Monitoring and Evaluation)

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Freetown
Level: NO-3
Location: Sierra Leone
Categories: Health, Knowledge Management, Health and Nutrition, Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, results

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of the Job:

The Health Specialist (Monitoring and Evaluation) works in the Health and Nutrition team with responsibility for planning, monitoring and evaluation of the Health & Nutrition programme within the country programme. S/He ensures that the UNICEF Health and Nutrition section has useful, valid, and reliable information on

the situation of children, adolescents, and women with regards to health & nutrition.
the performance of UNICEF-supported programmes including their relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability, and in emergency contexts, their coverage, coordination, and coherence.
S/He provides technical assistance in the creation of monitoring and evaluation tools to enhance cross-sectoral partnership between the UNCT, Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and other key players; and to collectively track progress on SDGs and other international commitment for children. This role is also central to the development of national capacities for monitoring, evaluation, and research, with special attention to the interests, concerns, and participation of GoSL, community and civil society stakeholders.

Key Functions and Accountabilities

1. Timely Sectoral Analysis and Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Planning

2. Situation Monitoring and Assessment

3. Programme Performance Monitoring

4. Evaluation

5. Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity Building

6. Coordination and Networking

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

An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in social sciences, statistics, development planning, planning or relevant field.
A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience in programme development and implementation including monitoring and evaluation activities.
Previous responsibility for implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of technical cooperation programmes related to Health and Nutrition.
At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning is desirable.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.
Specific Technical Knowledge Required

Knowledge of project evaluation.
Professional technical knowledge/expertise in evaluation process management, follow-up on recommendations and dissemination of M&E results.
Emerging international good practice in monitoring and evaluation partnerships.
Common Technical Knowledge Required

Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Demography, Statistics, and Data Management.
Professional technical knowledge/expertise in methodology of M&E, including theories, standards and models, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, validity/reliability testing of data, data analysis and interpretation, and statistical inference methods.
Professional technical knowledge/expertise in activity monitoring & evaluation, evaluation design, data analysis, and reporting.
Gender equality and diversity awareness.
Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced

Professional/technical knowledge/expertise in team management, coaching & training.
Mastery of UNICEF’s M&E policies and procedures.
Latest programme monitoring and evaluation theory, methodology, technology, and tools.
Understanding of UN Mission and system, current key UN topics; and International Code of Conduct.
Understanding of UNICEF Mission Statement and UNICEF Guiding Principles
UNICEF strategic framework for partnerships and collaborative relationships.
Please access the full job here: Download File VA TOR - Health Specialist (Monitoring and Evaluation) .pdf

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 (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.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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. 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.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: 20 Sep 2023 Greenwich Standard Time
Deadline: 03 Oct 2023 Greenwich Standard Time

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