Coordinator, Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring %26 Evaluation (PBME)
Organizational Context
The WHO Regional Office for Africa's (WHO/AFRO) Office of the Director of Programme Management (DPM) enables Africa's health agenda and WHO's General Programme of Work. The Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring & Evaluation (PBME) Unit strengthens results-based programme management, aligning with organizational priorities, country needs, and the regional/global health agenda. The Unit is the regional hub for planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Job Purpose
The Coordinator, Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring & Evaluation (PBME) leads regional processes for developing and operationalizing Programme Budgets (PBs). This role supports efficient implementation, prioritization, and resource allocation, facilitating performance assessment within WHO's corporate review processes. The Coordinator oversees programmatic and thematic evaluations at regional, inter-country, and country levels, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and the regional/global health agenda. They also drive organizational change and capacity building in Results-Based Management (RBM), providing strategic advice to senior leadership and representing WHO in governance and policy development.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate AFRO's technical contributions to global and regional strategic planning, including the development, implementation, reporting, and evaluation of the General Programme of Work (GPW) and Programme Budgets (PBs). Manage the PBME team, ensuring effective collaboration across functions. Oversee regional PB management to align resources with priorities and results, analyzing funding gaps. Lead the development and revision of strategic and operational workplans. Provide integrated oversight and performance monitoring across programmatic and financial dimensions for evidence-based decision-making. Strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems for RBM and performance tracking. Drive organizational change and build staff capacity in RBM. Provide strategic advice and represent senior leadership in governance, policy development, and partner engagement.
Work Experience
Essential: At least 15 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, programme budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, and performance assessment of complex, multi-sectoral programmes, preferably in public health or international development. Proven experience leading corporate planning and budget processes, advising senior management, and coordinating across functions at regional/country/headquarters levels. Demonstrated team management experience. International professional experience is required. Desirable: Experience supporting governing bodies or senior management decision-making, leading organizational transformation, or working within the UN system.
Skills
Good management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Thorough knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM) principles, including strategic planning, budgeting, and programme assessment. Excellent analytical and writing skills for policy and SOP development. Ability to prioritize competing demands. Knowledge of WHO policies and procedures.