Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
The Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will lead M&E frameworks for large-scale programs, ensuring data-driven decision-making. Responsibilities include designing indicators, conducting evaluations, building M&E capacity, and reporting to stakeholders. A Diploma in Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation is required, along with 7+ years of experience in M&E, preferably in humanitarian contexts. Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills are critical.
### Strategic Analysis
In an era of escalating humanitarian crises, evidence-based programming is not a luxury but a necessity. The Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor at UNICEF is pivotal: by designing robust M&E frameworks aligned with the SDGs, this role ensures that interventions for children in emergencies and development settings are effective, accountable, and continuously improved. Real-time evaluations and impact assessments provide the evidence needed to adapt quickly in volatile contexts, while capacity building of local staff and partners fosters sustainable, locally-led monitoring. Moreover, participatory M&E and feedback mechanisms empower affected populations, ensuring their voices shape the support they receive. This role thus bridges the gap between policy commitments and ground-level impact, enhancing UNICEF's credibility and the broader humanitarian sector's ability to learn and evolve. In a world where resources are scarce, such strategic M&E leadership maximizes every dollar spent and every life touched.