UNICEF is seeking a dedicated Programme Associate to join our team in 2025. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that improve the lives of children and families worldwide. If you are passionate about making a difference, apply online to join our mission today!
Programme Planning
- Support the respective sections in preparing budget proposals. This will be in the form of preparing a standard budget estimate consisting of detailed activities along with an average cost for each.
- In consultation with Programme Officers (POs), prepare Annual Work Plans (AWPs) guidance to regions by preparing a summary table indicating available funds by output and activity, donor conditions and any other additional information as required.
- Extract yearly and biannual detailed implementation plans and develop tracking sheets to ensure timeliness of implementation.
- Support development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) including preparation of programme documents and financial proposals and ensure they are in line with the donor agreements.
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Programme and Budget Monitoring
- Monitor budget implementation plans and provide regular updates, and flag lagging implementation. This could be through organizing quarterly meeting with field offices as well as partners involved in the respective projects. In addition, conduct field visits and provide other programme monitoring support to the respective sections.
- Conduct programmatic visits to PCA partners in coordination with POs and monitor implementation progress and quality of deliverables.
Minimum requirements:
Education:
- Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization is an asset
Work Experience:
- 6 years of relevant professional work experience in administrative or clerical work experience is required.
**A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience.
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- Language Requirements: Fluency in English required, including writing, and editing skills. Fluency in Amharic and Gambella Region languages are an asset.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- In-depth knowledge in Administration of programme/project operations including monitoring and evaluation processes
- Strong organizational, planning, prioritizing skills and abilities
- High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment
- Attention to detail and strong office management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse team
- Good analytical skills and ability to effectively manage resources and budgets
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
