Planning & Monitoring Specialist (Fixed‑Term)

About the role

The Planning & Monitoring Specialist (NOC) will join UNICEF Madagascar’s Programme Management and Evaluation (PME) Section. Reporting to the Chief of Planning and Monitoring, the incumbent will support programme planning, performance monitoring, results tracking and data‑driven decision‑making across the Country Office and its field locations, including the Multi‑Country Office for Comoros.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure quality and coherence of programme work‑plans, results frameworks and partnership documents.
• Monitor programme performance, track decisions and provide timely analysis to senior management.
• Support rapid assessments and humanitarian monitoring during emergencies.
• Manage data and information flows, producing performance analyses for strategic use.
• Provide capacity‑building and technical assistance to sections, field offices and partners on planning and monitoring processes.
• Facilitate coordination, knowledge sharing and innovation within the planning and monitoring community, including support to the Madagascar‑Comoros MCO.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree in public administration, development studies, economics, statistics or a related field.
• Experience in programme planning, results‑based management and performance monitoring in an international development or humanitarian context.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, able to work with diverse stakeholders.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s mission of improving children’s lives in Madagascar and the region.
• Professional development within a global organization.
• Competitive fixed‑term contract with benefits aligned to UNICEF standards.