Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst
Organizational Context
The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Analyst supports UNFPA's Iraq Country Programme, reporting to the Representative and collaborating with internal teams, UN agencies, donors, and government counterparts. UNFPA is the lead UN agency for reproductive health and rights, aiming to fulfill every young person's potential. The organization's mandate focuses on ending unmet family planning needs, preventable maternal deaths, gender-based violence, and adapting to demographic change through evidence-based policies.
Job Purpose
The PME Analyst is crucial for operationalizing UNFPA Iraq's Fourth Country Program Document (2025-2029), which aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. This role supports the implementation of Results-Based Management (RBM) and maintains robust Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (PMEL) frameworks. The analyst will enhance the quality and evidence base of UNFPA-supported programs in both development and humanitarian contexts. Key contributions include building national capacity in PMEL, fostering innovation and knowledge sharing, and coordinating the inter-agency Data and M&E working group.
Responsibilities
The role involves managing the Quantum Plus system for tracking and reporting programme performance data, ensuring timely submission of progress reports and analysis of variances. The PME Analyst will support Implementing Partner (IP) monitoring by reviewing field data, indicator progress, and work plan reports, participating in data quality reviews and field visits, and contributing to IP capacity development on reporting. Responsibilities also include supporting annual work planning and the Country Office Annual Report by compiling and analyzing performance data. The analyst will provide technical input for programme assessments and evaluations, document lessons learned, and support their dissemination. Additionally, the role includes providing technical and secretariat support to the UNFPA Representative for the inter-agency Data and M&E Working Group.
Work Experience
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in program planning, monitoring, evaluation, and research at the national or international level. Practical experience with Results-Based Management (RBM) concepts, M&E frameworks, data collection, and statistical analysis is required. Experience with web-based management systems, statistical software, and office productivity tools is essential. Experience in humanitarian settings is highly desirable.
Skills
Core competencies include integrity, commitment, cultural diversity, change embrace, results achievement, accountability, professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, teamwork, and communication. Functional skills involve delivering results-based programs, technical understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and data management, and supporting coordination with government and implementing partners.