Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst

About the role

The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Analyst supports the planning, monitoring and evaluation of UNFPA-supported activities in Iraq, contributing to the implementation of the UNFPA Iraq Country Programme through results-based monitoring and evaluation, capacity development and organizational learning. The analyst reports directly to the Representative and works with programme, operations and project teams in the Iraq Country Office, as well as UN agencies, donors, implementing partners and government counterparts.

Key responsibilities

• Track, verify and enter programme performance data into Quantum Plus, review quarterly and annual monitoring cycles and flag variances or delays
• Support implementing partner monitoring and oversight, including data quality reviews, field monitoring visits and IP capacity building on data collection and reporting
• Support annual work planning, the Country Office Annual Report and annual and mid-term programme reviews, and enter results information in UN INFO
• Provide technical input to programme assessments, baseline studies and evaluations, compile lessons learned and support the inter-agency Data and M&E Working Group chaired by the Representative

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Statistics, Planning, Demography, Public Health, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a related field; specialized post-graduate training in M&E is an asset
• At least 2 years of professional experience in program planning, monitoring, evaluation and research
• Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic
• Experience in humanitarian or complex transition settings is highly desirable; familiarity with the UN system, UNFPA mandate and Iraqi planning processes is an advantage

Required skills

• Practical experience with Results-Based Management, M&E frameworks, data collection and statistical analysis
• Web-based management systems, statistical software, database packages and MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

What we offer

• A competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable