Programme Specialist (Ref. 596620) at UNICEF – Abuja

UNICEF is recruiting a Programme Specialist in Abuja (reference 596620) on a fixed-term appointment to coordinate and monitor country office management and programme priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Representative’s office, prioritise management actions and track decisions from senior management and country management teams.
• Research and consolidate information for programme briefs, policy papers, speeches, senior-level meetings and official correspondence.
• Support programme oversight, planning and monitoring, management plans, management retreats and major operational exercises.
• Liaise with UNICEF field offices, the regional office, headquarters, UN agencies and humanitarian coordination partners.
• Prepare background documentation and meeting records and monitor follow-up with relevant teams.
• Improve office workflows and advise the Representative on issues requiring action.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development or another relevant field.
• At least five years’ relevant programme management, planning, monitoring or evaluation experience.
• Fluency in English and strong organisational, analytical, coordination and prioritisation skills.
• Country-level humanitarian/development experience and another UN or local language are advantageous.