NATIONAL POST: Planning and Monitoring Analyst, Liberia, NOB

The Position

Under overall guidance and supervision of the UNFPA Resident Representative, and the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative, the Planning and Monitoring Analyst substantively contributes to the effective planning, quality assurance, reporting and monitoring; support evidence generation and knowledge management related to UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health, gender, youth and humanitarian. S/he contributes to monitoring and evaluation activities of the UNDAF/One-UN Program. S/he analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends, monitors programme and reputational risks, and provides substantive inputs to project results framework formulation, quality assurance of plans and reports and programming initiatives and other national development frameworks.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to him/her and is committed to deliver excellence in programme results.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, preferably in Public Health, Population, Management, Demography, Economics or Public Administration.

Knowledge and Experience

At least 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in development, including the reproductive health/ population field, preferably with gender focus;
Recognized expertise in monitoring and evaluation;
Practical programming and strategic planning experience;
Proficiency in current office software applications;
Familiarity with the UN and its policies and principles will be an advantage;
Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with persons of different backgrounds;
Ability to organize work effectively and to meet planned deadlines.

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