Programme Associate, G-6, Fixed Term Position, #00094994, Kuala Lumpur
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling.
Job Purpose
As a Programme Associate in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) for UNICEF Malaysia, you will play a crucial role in transforming data and evidence into actionable insights to improve outcomes for children. Your support will be vital for programme planning, monitoring, reporting, and performance tracking, thereby contributing to informed decision-making, enhanced accountability, and continuous programme improvement. This position is key to ensuring that UNICEF's programmes in Malaysia are implemented effectively, progress is meticulously measured, and tangible results for children and communities are clearly demonstrated, aligning with the country programme's objectives and UNICEF's global mission.
Responsibilities
The Programme Associate (PME) will support UNICEF Malaysia's planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and knowledge management functions, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and effective programme implementation. Under the guidance of the Chief PME, the incumbent will strengthen programme performance monitoring, facilitate timely reporting and coordination across programme sections, and provide strategic support to senior management, including the Deputy Representative (Programme), to advance country programme results for children. Key duties include supporting programme planning, monitoring, reporting, and review processes; coordinating the collection, consolidation, quality assurance, and analysis of programme performance data and indicators; assisting in the preparation of organizational, donor, and management reports, briefs, presentations, and dashboards; tracking key programme priorities and coordinating follow-up actions; monitoring progress against annual work plans and organizational priorities; supporting programme reviews, evaluations, and learning exercises; and maintaining programme information management systems and knowledge repositories. The role also involves liaising with programme teams, implementing partners, and stakeholders to facilitate information dissemination.
Work Experience
Minimum 6 years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.
Skills
Project Management, Partnership Coordination, Grant Management, Budget Monitoring, Data Analysis, Knowledge Management, Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting, Performance Tracking, Information Management Systems