Programme Associate (G-6), 6-Month Temporary Assignment, Maputo

About the role

UNICEF is recruiting a Programme Associate (G-6) for a 6-month temporary assignment in Maputo, Mozambique. Under the supervision of the supervisor, the incumbent provides specialised programme and administrative support to help develop, implement and monitor UNICEF programmes, with substantial work in data analysis, budget tracking, reporting and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Project management and implementing partnership coordination
• Data management, analysis and reporting
• Grant management, budget monitoring and reporting
• Digital innovation and operational efficiency
• Communication, knowledge sharing and stakeholder engagement
• Dissemination, capacity building and event coordination
• Flexibility and surge support

Required profile

• Secondary education; a bachelor's degree in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience, and a master's degree may replace two more years
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in programme management, programme funding, communication or related fields
• Fluent English; knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset
• Experience in a UN system agency, emergency work or country-level development/humanitarian contexts is an asset

Required skills

• Project and programme management, data management and analysis, reporting and data visualisation
• Grant management, budget monitoring and financial reporting, partnership and risk management and compliance
• Digital skills and AI, knowledge management, communication and report writing
• Collaboration, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, critical and strategic thinking, attention to detail and teamwork