Planning & Monitoring Specialist (Evidence)

UNICEF seeks a Planning & Monitoring Specialist to strengthen programme planning, monitoring, evidence and reporting in Patna. The Field Office focal point will support the Chief and programme teams with results-based management, research and evaluation planning, data governance and analytics, partnerships, and partner capacity building to improve evidence-informed programme decisions.

• Set standards for programme performance planning, monitoring and reporting
• Support preparation and implementation of the integrated research, monitoring and evaluation plan
• Lead data governance, analytics and evidence advocacy for the Field Office
• Support programme teams and the Chief of Field Office with results-based management and performance monitoring
• Build partnerships and strengthen partner capacity in programme monitoring and evaluation
• Promote innovation, knowledge management and learning for evidence-informed decisions

• Advanced university degree in economics, public policy, sociology, demography, statistics or another relevant social science field
• At least five years of professional experience in social development analysis, planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems for large programmes
• Proficiency in English
• Open to Indian nationals only

• Experience in administrative systems, data for advocacy, AI for evidence, mixed methods or partnerships management is an asset
• Supervisory experience is an asset
• Country-level experience in development, fragile or humanitarian contexts is an asset

• Results-based Management
• Programme Monitoring
• Results Reporting
• Research Management
• Data Analytics
• Monitoring Frameworks