Chief (Strategic Planning & Corporate Analysis), (P-5), Fixed Term, Programme Effectiveness, DAPM, New York, USA, #4202

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The Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM) was established in 2019 to drive decision making and organizational learning, improve effectiveness and achievement of results of UNICEF and its partners to realize the rights and improve the life of every child. DAPM promotes the use of data, analytics, planning and monitoring, and related aspects of strategic country programme management, to achieve transformative impact for children.
Chief, Strategic Planning & Corporate Analysis

The Chief, Strategic Planning & Corporate Analysis reports directly to the Deputy Director, Programme Effectiveness.

The purpose of the role is to coordinate and support the continued development and strengthening of:
? The corporate strategic planning and review process, incorporating the development of the UNICEF Strategic Plan (SP) and other critical exercises such as the midterm reviews of the SP, and any evaluative exercises related to the SP.
? Corporate reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including through the Executive Director's Annual Report (EDAR), biennial World Fit for Children Report and other reports, in coordination with HQ Divisions.
? The annual Global Effectiveness Review with the Global Management Team (GMT) and related engagement with regional offices.
? Preparing annual allocation proposals of Regular Resources (RR) to country programmes, actively track countries as they graduate income typologies and in conjunction with Programme Guidance Unit (PGU), providing timely advice to countries on options to manage the transition responsibly.
? The joint development of Office Management Plans (OMP) guidance, together with DFAM, and the subsequent review of implementation of the OMPs at regional and HQ locations in support of the corporate budgetary review processes.
? Corporate engagement in high-level UN policy and strategy related processes, including those undertaken at the levels of ECOSOC and the General Assembly ? but particularly the quadrennial comprehensive policy review (QCPR).
? Inputs to the formulation and development of other global UNICEF policies, goals and strategies.
Duties and Responsibilities
? Coordinate and strengthen corporate planning and reporting:
? Conceptualize, guide and manage the process of strategic planning and reporting both internally and externally, ensuring participation of all key implementers.
? Coordinate the preparation of the SP once every four years and review every two years, and reporting annually, including through the Executive Director's Annual Report and other supplementary materials, taking into account the views and resolutions of the General Assembly, ECOSOC, and the Executive Board.
? Use of the Strategic Plan:
? Conceptualize, design and coordinate the development of guidance and other communication materials on the Strategic Plan to promote utilization at all relevant levels.
? Regional and Headquarters Office Management Plans:
? In close collaboration with DFAM, draft guidelines for the Office Management Plans for HQ locations and ROs to ensure alignment between the OMPs, budget and the SP.
? Results Based Management:
? Lead process to strengthen the organization's approach and implementation of results-based management at all levels, including development of tools and skill development initiatives.
? Global Effectiveness Review:
? Support and coordinate the annual Global Effectiveness Review with the GMT and related engagement with regional offices
? Policies, strategies and procedures:
? Support the formulation and development of other global UNICEF policies, procedures and technical guidance, methodologies for results based strategic planning and its resourcing etc. as required, including the annual Global Effectiveness Review with the GMT.
? Document lessons learnt and good practices in formulation, use and monitoring the effectiveness of the Strategic Plan, generate knowledge products and its dissemination.
? Effectively Manage the SPCA Unit and respond to ad-hoc requests as needed:
? Overall accountability for the management of the SPCA Unit (results, human resources, finance)
? Supervise, manage, and direct SPCA staff, including appraisal of staff performance, career development and learning
? Ensure an enabling positive workplace culture within the unit and contribute to upholding the UNICEF CRITAS (Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability & Sustainability) values by all staff in the division

Requirements ? Education: ? Advanced university degree required in social or management sciences. Specialized training in strategic planning or management is a requirement. ? Work Experience: ? At least 10 years of international work experience in development planning, corporate strategy and programme management, of which at least five years of progressive experience in UNICEF or a reputable international organization, preferably including at the policy and strategic levels. ? At least 3 years of field experience with UNICEF or a reputable international organization. ? Demonstrated maturity in judgment, team building skills, outstanding people skills; good facilitator skills, good knowledge and skills in using tools for policy presentations, planning and the networking of strategic information. ? Extensive experience with results-based management tools and processes including development of results-chains, logical frameworks, theories of change and related tools. ? Strong interpersonal skills. ? Language Requirements: ? Excellent spoken and written English is essential. Good command of at least one other UN language is desirable.

Desirable Qualifications
? Ability to provide intellectual leadership on cutting edge corporate planning issues like value for money assessment, measurement and reporting.
? Extensive experience working with donors and the global level on substantive results issues.
Core Values

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

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