The posting
Job Description
The Position:
The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Analyst will support the planning, monitoring and evaluation of UNFPA-supported activities in Iraq. The PME Analyst contributes to implementation of the UNFPA Iraq Country Programme by supporting results-based monitoring and evaluation processes, capacity development and organizational learning. You will report directly to the Representative and work collaboratively with programme, operations and project teams in the Iraq Country Office, as well as relevant UN agencies, donors, Implementing Partners and government counterparts. You will also functionally report on evaluation matters to the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results
Job Purpose:
UNFPA Iraq is implementing its Fourth Country Program Document (2025-2029) aiming to end unmet needs for family planning; to end preventable maternal deaths; and to end gender-based violence and harmful practices, including early marriage. UNFPA Iraq CPD is fully aligned with Iraq new UNSDCF United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2025-2028. You will support the CPD operationalization, Results-Based Management (RBM) and maintain robust Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning frameworks. You will play a key role in improving the quality, evidence base, and results orientation of UNFPA-supported program interventions in both development and humanitarian contexts. Additionally, you will build institutional and national capacity in Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning frameworks, promote innovation and knowledge sharing, and ensure the coordination of the inter-agency Data and M&E working group chaired by UNFPA.
You would be responsible for:
Quantum Plus System Management & Results Reporting:
- Support regular tracking, verification, and entry of Iraq Country Office programme performance data into Quantum Plus, ensuring timely reporting against defined indicators, targets, and milestones.
- Review quarterly and annual monitoring cycles within Quantum Plus, analyzing progress toward output and outcome targets and flagging variances or operational delays to management and follow up on timely submission to the regional office.
Implementing Partner (IP) Monitoring & Oversight:
- Support Implementing Partner (IP) monitoring and results reporting by reviewing field data, indicator progress and Work Plan Progress Reports for completeness, consistency and alignment with agreed Work Plans and relevant UNFPA requirements. Participate in data quality reviews and field monitoring visits, document implementation issues, and provide analysis to inform follow-up by the relevant programme teams and management Contribute to capacity-development activities for IPs on data collection, reporting requirements and results-based monitoring.
Planning, Annual Reporting & Country Office Reviews:
- Support annual work planning and preparation of the Country Office Annual Report by compiling and analyzing programme inputs, performance data, targets and monitoring information. Support the office in annual and mid-term programme reviews and prepare relevant monitoring information for discussion with government counterparts, implementing partners and other stakeholders. Compile and enter UNFPA results information in UN INFO, based on cleared inputs and supporting documentation from relevant programme teams.
Evaluation, Knowledge Management & Capacity Building:
- Provide technical inputs to support programme assessments, baseline studies, and evaluations.
- Compile and document lessons learned, good practices and evaluation findings, and support their dissemination and use by programme teams. Provide technical and secretariat support to UNFPA Representative chairing the inter-agency Data and M&E Working Group. Perform any other duties as as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Statistics, Planning, Demography, Public Health, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or other related technical areas relevant to UNFPA’s operational and monitoring context.
- Specialized post-graduate training in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Results-Based Management is an asset.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of increasingly responsible professional experience at the national or international level in program planning, monitoring, evaluation, and research.
- Practical experience in applying Results-Based Management (RBM) concepts, M&E frameworks, data collection methodologies, and statistical analysis.
- Proven experience working with web-based management systems, statistical software, database packages, and office productivity tools (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience working in humanitarian or complex transition settings is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with the UN system, UNFPA mandate, and Iraqi national development/planning processes is an advantage.
Languages:
- Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required.
Required Competencies:
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity,
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
- Embracing cultural diversity,
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
- Communicating for impact
Functional Competencies:
- Delivering results-based programmes
- Technical understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and data management
- Supporting coordination with government counterparts and implementing partners
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
