Chief Planning & Monitoring (P-4) – Fixed Term – Freetown

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a senior professional to lead planning, monitoring and reporting for its Sierra Leone programme. The Chief Planning & Monitoring will provide strategic coordination across programme sections and the field office, ensuring data‑driven decision‑making and compliance with UNICEF’s Knowledge Management and HACT standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and guide programme sections on annual and multi‑annual planning, budget formulation and resource allocation.
• Oversee implementation monitoring, data collection (household surveys, MICS, DHS, routine administrative data) and real‑time reporting.
• Lead the production of analytical outputs such as situation analyses, secondary data analyses and infographics.
• Ensure adherence to UNICEF’s Knowledge Management framework and HACT (Humanitarian Accountability) guidelines.
• Facilitate capacity development and quality assurance for monitoring and evaluation staff.
• Support results‑based management processes and contribute to strategic partnership and resource mobilisation efforts.

Required profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Development, Programme Planning, Public Administration, Statistics, Demography or related field.
• Minimum eight years of professional experience at national and international levels in programme planning, budget oversight, monitoring and evaluation.
• Proven experience managing large‑scale programmes and leading a Planning & Monitoring or PME unit.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in evidence‑based policy development.

Required skills