Programme Associate, G-6, Fixed Term Position, #00094994, Kuala Lumpur

UNICEF; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF Malaysia is seeking a Programme Associate for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) to transform data into actionable insights, support programme planning, monitoring, reporting and knowledge management. The role reports to the Chief PME and collaborates with senior management to advance country results for children.

The candidate will coordinate data collection, quality assurance and analysis of performance indicators, assist in preparing reports and dashboards, and liaise with

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary Education is required.
• Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.
• Minimum 6 years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, monitoring, reporting and knowledge management functions to enable evidence-based decision-making.
• Coordinate collection, consolidation and analysis of programme performance data and indicators.
• Assist in preparing organizational, donor and management reports, briefs and dashboards.

Skills

Project Management

Partnership Coordination

Grant Management

Budget Monitoring

Data Analysis

Knowledge Management

Programme Planning

Monitoring and Evaluation

Reporting

Performance Tracking

Information Management Systems

Education

Secondary Education

Professional/University courses desirable

Job description

Organizational context:

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling.

Job purpose:

As a Programme Associate in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) for UNICEF Malaysia, you will play a crucial role in transforming data and evidence into actionable insights to improve outcomes for children. Your support will be vital for programme planning, monitoring, reporting, and performance tracking, thereby contributing to informed decision-making, enhanced accountability, and continuous programme improvement. This position is key to ensuring that UNICEF's programmes in Malaysia are implemented effectively, progress is meticulously measured, and tangible results for children and communities are clearly demonstrated, aligning with the country programme's objectives and UNICEF's global mission.

Responsibilities:

The Programme Associate (PME) will support UNICEF Malaysia's planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and knowledge management functions, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and effective programme implementation. Under the guidance of the Chief PME, the incumbent will strengthen programme performance monitoring, facilitate timely reporting and coordination across programme sections, and provide strategic support to senior management, including the Deputy Representative (Programme), to advance country programme results for children. Key duties include supporting programme planning, monitoring, reporting, and review processes; coordinating the collection, consolidation, quality assurance, and analysis of programme performance data and indicators; assisting in the preparation of organizational, donor, and management reports, briefs, presentations, and dashboards; tracking key programme priorities and coordinating follow-up actions; monitoring progress against annual work plans and organizational priorities; supporting programme reviews, evaluations, and learning exercises; and maintaining programme information management systems and knowledge repositories. The role also involves liaising with programme teams, implementing partners, and stakeholders to facilitate information dissemination.

Education:

Completion of Secondary Education is required. Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.

Work experience:

Minimum 6 years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.

Skills:

Project Management, Partnership Coordination, Grant Management, Budget Monitoring, Data Analysis, Knowledge Management, Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting, Performance Tracking, Information Management Systems

Required languages:

English, Malay

Desired languages:

Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish