Monitoring & Evaluation and Communication Specialist

UNICEF works in the world’s toughest places to reach the most disadvantaged children and adolescents – and to protect the rights of every child, everywhere. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we do whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive and fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. The world’s largest provider of vaccines, we support child health and nutrition, safe water and sanitation, quality education and skill building, HIV prevention and treatment for mothers and babies, and the protection of children and adolescents from violence and exploitation. Before, during and after humanitarian emergencies, UNICEF is on the ground, bringing lifesaving help and hope to children and families. Non-political and impartial, we are never neutral when it comes to defending children’s rights and safeguarding their lives and futures.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child https://www.unicef.org/child-rights-convention, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

- Collaborate with sectoral teams to develop comprehensive M&E plans and frameworks that outline the objectives, indicators, data collection methods, and reporting mechanisms for monitoring activities for gender interventions.
- Work with the evaluation team to update the gender tool in evaluation and facilitate its integration in all evaluations.
- Work with the Planning, Monitoring, Data, and Research Team (PMDR) to assess the progress of gender common standard indicators (CIS) and Gender Equality markers to identify trends and patterns and draw actionable insights for decision making.
- Prepare updates on the Gender Action Plan (GAP) standards 4 times a year to better support COs in their performance and reporting on the GAP standard.
- Organize monthly exchanges of the WCAR (West and Central Africa Region) Gender Network and follow-up and set-up a platform to ensure the implementation of actions points related to the regional office. Follow-up on the implementation and lead discussions.
- Compile, archive, and organize relevant documentation, including the Gender Team SharePoint, and Teams channel in consultation with the country offices.
- Develop a newsletter every 2 months sharing best practices, maintain rosters and mailing lists updated and ensure that necessary documentation is archived and shared appropriately.
- Support the preparation of events and follow-up on recommendations coming from these events.
- Act as gender technical lead for child protection, humanitarian action, and climate adaptation and support the implementation of regional interventions related to these thematic areas.
- Work with Social Media Strategist to help amplify work and products related to the gender equality.
- Facilitate learning workshops, reflection sessions, and stakeholder engagements to promote learning.