Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (Emergencies)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
The M&E Manager will lead strategic monitoring and evaluation efforts for emergency programs, ensuring robust data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making. Responsibilities include designing M&E frameworks, overseeing baseline and endline assessments, managing real-time monitoring systems, coordinating evaluations, and building capacity of national partners. The role requires a postgraduate diploma in Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation or related field, at least 8 years of experience in M&E within humanitarian settings, and proficiency in data management tools (e.g., SPSS, R, PowerBI).
### Strategic Analysis
In the complex landscape of humanitarian emergencies, the role of a Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation Manager is pivotal. This position goes beyond mere data collection; it is the cornerstone of evidence-based decision-making that saves lives and optimizes resource allocation. In acute crises, where every second counts, real-time monitoring systems enable rapid course corrections, ensuring that aid reaches the most vulnerable populations efficiently. The M&E Manager serves as the bridge between field realities and strategic pivots, translating raw data into actionable insights for senior leadership and donors.
UNICEF's investment in this role underscores a global shift towards accountability and learning in humanitarian action. By strengthening national partners' capacities, this role fosters local ownership and sustainable impact, aligning with the Grand Bargain commitments. In a world facing escalating climate-related disasters and protracted conflicts, robust M&E is not a luxury but a necessity. It ensures that humanitarian responses are not just reactive but adaptive, grounded in rigorous evidence. This role is critical for building resilient systems that can withstand the unpredictability of emergencies and deliver on the promise of leaving no one behind.