Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PME) Officer
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed, passionate, and proud of its work for children, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a diverse and passionate culture.
Job Purpose
UNICEF Maldives seeks a dynamic, motivated, and results-oriented professional to support programme planning, monitoring, results reporting, and evaluation. This role is crucial for using data and evidence to improve outcomes for children. The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Officer will strengthen results-based management, track progress against strategic priorities, and contribute to evidence-informed decision-making. Reporting to the Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Specialist, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to national development goals and advance UNICEF's mission for every child.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Specialist, the PME Officer supports programme planning, monitoring, results reporting, and evaluation activities. This includes 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 to inform programme decisions, improve performance, and enhance accountability for results for children. Key areas of contribution include Programme Planning, Monitoring and Reporting; Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Planning (IMERP); Evaluation Management and Use of Evidence; Coordination, Partnerships and Strategic Engagement; and Knowledge Management, Learning and Capacity Development.
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
Data analysis, Technical expertise, Learning and researching, Planning, Organizing, Monitoring and Evaluation, Results-based management, Programme reporting