Programme Associate

United Nations Children's Fund

Location:
Tarawa, Kiribati
Grade:
G-6
Category:
General Staff
Posted Jun 26, 2026Apply by Jul 12, 2026 (15d left)

The Programme Associate provides specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes in the Pacific Multi-Country Office. The role involves data analysis, budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational rules.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to Project Management and Implementing Partnership Coordination.
  • Provide technical and operational support to programme implementation.
  • Grant Management, Budget Monitoring and Reporting.
  • Digital Innovation & Operational Efficiency.
  • Communication, Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination.
  • Capacity Building & Event Coordination.
  • Flexibility & Surge Support.

Requirements

  • Completion of secondary education is required.
  • A minimum of six years of relevant work experience in administration, programme management or project management is required.
  • Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
  • Strong office management skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required.
  • Proficiency in English and Gilbertese is required.
  • A bachelor`s degree in Business Administration, Management or related field is an asset.
  • Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
  • Experience working at a UN agency or international organization is desirable.
  • Experience working in SAP, Power BI, SharePoint and AI tools is desirable.
  • Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is desirable.

Skills

  • Programme Management
  • Project Management
  • Office Management
  • Organizational Planning
  • Prioritizing Work
  • Data Analysis
  • Financial Tracking
  • Reporting
  • Stakeholder Coordination
  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • SAP
  • Power BI
  • SharePoint Development
  • AI Tools Usage

Languages

English, Gilbertese