Planning Specialist

UNICEF is hiring a Planning and Monitoring Specialist for their Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO). This role supports high-quality programme planning, reviews, and reporting processes across 21 country offices in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Country Office Support (40%)

•    – Provide technical assistance for planning, monitoring, and reporting
•    – Quality assurance of country programme development
•    – Support digital work planning module rollout

2. ESARO Programme Planning (30%)

•    – Assist with ESARO annual and mid-year programme reviews
•    – Contribute to Regional Office Annual Report development
•    – Support digital work planning for ESARO sections

3. Regional Meetings Coordination (15%)

•    – Organize regional leadership platforms (RMT, DREP)
•    – Prepare quality reports for milestone meetings
•    – Conduct and analyze feedback surveys

4. Collaboration for Children (C4C) Support (10%)

•    – Assist with C4C implementation and documentation
•    – Organize review meetings and maintain SharePoint

5. Administrative Support (5%)

•    – Manage ESARO editor/writer contracts
•    – Coordinate Programme Coordination Team meetings

Requirements:

• – Advanced degree in social sciences, economics, public policy, or related field
• – 5+ years of professional experience in planning, reporting, or research
• – Proven ability to synthesize technical information for diverse audiences
• – Excellent writing and analytical skills
• – Proficiency in online collaborative tools
• – Fluency in English (additional UN language an asset)

Preferred Qualifications:

• – Experience in developing countries or emergency contexts

UNICEF offers a diverse, inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth. Join UNICEF in their mission to protect children’s rights and help them fulfill their potential worldwide.