Programme Specialist

As a Programme Specialist, you will support the planning, design, implementation, and administration of assigned projects, contributing to the effective delivery of UNICEF programmes and strategic priorities. You will help ensure high quality and timely results while promoting a strong focus on equity, inclusion, and the rights of every child.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, implementation, and administration of assigned projects.
• Contribute to the effective delivery of UNICEF programmes and strategic priorities.
• Ensure high quality and timely results while promoting equity, inclusion, and the rights of every child.
• Knowledge Management for Programmes.
• Programme Development and Management.
• Optimum Use of Programme Funds.
• Programme Monitoring and Evaluations.
• Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach.
• National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability.
• Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels.
• Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration.

Requirements

• Master Or Equivalent (Advanced University Degree) In Social Science, International Development, Public Administration, Government, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, Development Studies, And Any Other Related Fields.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Emergency, Program Management, Results Based Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Knowledge Management, Capacity Building, Partnership Development, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Financial Management, Humanitarian Programming.
• Strong experience in Programme Management, Results-Based Management, Rights-Based Programming, Programme Monitoring, Partnership Management, and UNICEF Programme Policies is required.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is desirable.
• Knowledge of Emergency Response, Fieldwork, Donor Relations, Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building and Kurdish Language is considered an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is desirable.

Skills

• Programme Management
• Result-Based Management
• Rights-based Programming
• Programme Monitoring
• Partnership Management
• UNICEF Programme Policy
• Emergency Response
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Knowledge Management
• Capacity Building
• Partnership Development
• Policy Analysis
• Advocacy
• Finance Management
• Humanitarian Programming
• Donor Relations
• Field Work

Languages

English, Arabic