Unicef is Hiring a Programme Officer!

Key accountabilities will be:

1. Global Programme management
2. Procurement and management support for technical resources
3. Administrative support to CEH collaborative and TA deployment
4. Knowledge Management

Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Officer supports strategic coordination, technical resources procurement and budget and programme monitoring functions for the HEHC programme, including the Children’s Environmental Health Collaborative.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Social Science, International Business Relations, Public Administration, International relations, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development and any other related fields.
• Work Experience: At least 1 years of relevant work experience in administration, administrative services, coordination, programme implementation, financial tracking, coordination activities and any other related fields.
• Skills: Budget tracking and financial monitoring, use of enterprise systems (e.g., VISION or similar ERP systems), procurement and contract administration processes, data and document management, coordination and communication across teams, use of digital collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint)
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• Experience in executive support or programme support functions, exposure to financial management, contracting and/or HR processes, working knowledge of UNICEF programme policies and administrative procedures, experience in UN system or international organizations
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
  Benefits

  364-day temporary international appointment

  Work with UNICEF’s Global Programme Division

  Support climate resilience and children’s environmental health

  Gain international programme management experience

  Collaborate with global teams across more than 190 countries

  Competitive UN benefits and career development opportunities
  No application deadline has been specified. Apply as early as possible