Programme Associate (G-6)

About the role

UNICEF is hiring a Programme Associate (G-6) in Maputo on a temporary basis. Under the supervision of a 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 stakeholder coordination.

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, stakeholder engagement and dissemination
• Capacity building and event coordination
• Flexibility and surge support

Required profile

• Secondary education completed; a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field can replace three years of related work experience, and a Master's degree can replace two more years
• At least six years of relevant experience in programme management, programme funding, communication or related fields
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset
• Experience in a UN system agency, relevant emergency experience and country-level experience in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts are assets
• Medical clearance is required; for international professional posts, a visa issued by the host country is needed and will be facilitated by UNICEF

Required skills

• Project and programme management, grant management and budget monitoring
• Data management and analysis, reporting and data visualization
• Risk management and compliance, partnership management
• Digital skills and artificial intelligence (AI)
• Communication, report writing and stakeholder engagement

Candidates apply through the UNICEF careers page; no processing fees are charged.