Planning and Monitoring Officer

Mission and objectivesUNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence whose goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights—especially the most disadvantaged.

ContextUN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to: • Introductory briefings about the organisation and office-related context including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice, and orientation to the local environment. • Support with arrival administration including setting-up of bank accounts, residence permit applications and completion of other official processes as required by the host government or host entity. • Structured guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor including a clear workplan and performance appraisal. • Access to office space, equipment, IT support and any other systems and tools required to complete the objectives of the assignment including a host entity email address. • Access to shared host entity corporate knowledge, training and learning. • Inclusion of the volunteer in emergency procedures such as evacuations. • Leave management. • DSA for official travel, when applicable. • All changes in the Description of Assignment occurring between recruitment and arrival or during the assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme. • Investigate misconduct: sharing reports with the UNV. • Provide emergency assistance, e.g. the death of volunteer or medical evacuation, in collaboration with UNV. Accept letters of guarantees or potential liabilities for covering medical costs not claimable under medical insurance in extraordinary situations (e.g. isolation facilities` services during pande

Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist and the technical guidance of the Planning & Monitoring Specialist, the National UN Youth Volunteer will be responsible for the following tasks Programme Planning and Monitoring: • Provide technical support and assist the Planning & Monitoring Specialist in developing and reviewing work plans, emergency preparedness, and response plans. Ensure that the quality of these plans meets established standards. • Assist in designing and updating monitoring tools and methodologies to ensure accurate and reliable data collection. • Conduct field visits on a systematic and regular basis to monitor program implementation, track progress, and collect data on program outcomes and challenges in coordination with program teams and implementing partners. • Collect, analyze, and make data available for key programme and management indicators reports to inform decision-making at the field office management level. • Compile and synthesize data to provide actionable insights to the Section and national partners to support planning efforts. • Monitor and coordinate the performance of the Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) firm and Third-Party Monitoring Facilitators, ensuring timely, accurate data collection and reporting. This includes preparation of the monthly monitoring plans, tracking field activities, ensuring adherence to monitoring standards, addressing operational challenges, and facilitating the integration of TPM findings into program improvements. • Assess the impact of programmes and policies, and regularly report on progress. II. Humanitarian Response and Emergency Preparedness: • Assist the Planning and Monitoring Specialist in leading UNICEF's technical efforts to gather critical information on populations affected by emergencies and disasters. • Participate in assessment missions, including interagency missions, and intersectoral assessment to support emergency preparedness and response. • Monitor high-frequency humanitarian indicators, focusing on the use of routine and administrative data collection to enhance preparedness, targeting, and coordination of effective humanitarian responses. III. Information Management and Coordination: • Support office overall coordination function, including organizing weekly meetings, preparing meeting minutes, tracking action points, and ensuring necessary follow-up. • Assist in the collection and analysis of data related to program activities, humanitarian response efforts, and sectoral performance. • Support the development and maintenance of Sector/Sub-Sector information management systems to ensure that information is accurate, accessible, and up to date. • Contribute to the compilation of key statistics, visual reports (charts, graphs, maps) on sectors activities, and data dashboards for internal and external stakeholders. • Support the programmes in ensuring data is appropriately disaggregated by gender, age, disability, and other key variables for effective reporting and decision-making. • Assist in data validation and quality control to ensure that information presented is reliable, accurate, and coherent. IV. Capacity Building and Technical Support: • Provide technical support to UNICEF staff and implementing partners on PM&E systems and practices, ensuring capacity building and knowledge-sharing. Organize training sessions and workshops for UNICEF staff and partners on the use of PM&E tools and systems. V. Governance Support: • Assist in facilitating dialogue between UNICEF, government counterparts, and key partners to support child-focused governance initiatives. • Help organize and document meetings, consultations, and workshops between UNICEF and government stakeholders to advance child rights governance. VI. Additional Responsibilities: • Provide general assistance to the Planning and Monitoring team in any other related activities as requested by supervisors. • Participate in meetings, workshops, and other events as required, representing UNICEF in discussions related to planning and monitoring. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day). • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities. • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Competencies and valuesProfessionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement ofwomen and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary. • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance, and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Living conditions and remarksKadugli, the capital of South Kordofan State, is located in the Southern part of the state approximately 1,500 km southwest of Port Sudan (around 15 hours by road), about 700 km southwest of Khartoum and about 300 km south of El Obeid. The security situation in Kadugli remains volatile due to ongoing clashes in the country between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), rebel groups (SPLM-N), and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), alongside sporadic tribal conflicts. Like many Sudanese cities, Kadugli experiences instability, though its proximity to conflict zones in South Kordofan makes it vulnerable to escalations in violence. The town is inaccessible by road due to insecurity, and there are limited air travel options. Kadugli experiences a hot semi-arid climate, with high temperatures during the dry season and a rainy season from June to September, which can lead to flooding and road blockages. The cost of living is relatively low compared to larger cities like Port Sudan, but prices fluctuate due to supply chain disruptions caused by insecurity and road blockage. Accommodation options are basic, mainly rental houses, with rents generally affordable. Healthcare services are limited, with local hospitals and clinics providing primary care, though specialized treatment often requires travel to larger cities. A few local banks operate, offering basic financial services. Mobile network coverage is unavailable, with availability of commercial StarLink devices to connect to the internet.