Programme Associate

Minimum requirements

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required. Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.
  
• Work Experience: At least 6 years of relevant work experience in Administration, Clerical Work, Program Management, Grant Management, Budget Management, Partnership Management, Risk Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Knowledge Management, Capacity Building and any other related fields.
  
• Skills: Experience in Project Management, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Due Diligence, Data analytics, and reporting.
  
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
  

1. Project Management and Implementing Partnership Coordination

• Support overall project planning, execution, and monitoring for assigned initiatives
  
• Assist in establishing and operationalizing the implementation of partnership management functions by coordinating the processes required for risk assessments (Due Diligence, PSEA and Micro-Assessment, Spot checks)
  
• Work with Programme Managers, Partners and relevant stakeholders in ensuring Funding
  

2. Data Management, Analysis & Reporting

• Contribute to collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative programme data to support evidence-based decision-making.
  
• Generate regular reports, dashboards and presentations on key performance indicators and donor reporting.
  
• Support the application of digital and AI tools for synthesizing complex data and creating ationable insights for statutory reports, dashboards and presentations on key performance indicators.
  

3. Grant Management, Budget Monitoring and Reporting

• Regularly track budget allocations, expenditures and monitor grant utilization for the section and individual grants using relevant systems (e.g., SAP).
  
• Contribute to grants management, monitor their expiry, and support reprogramming or extension processes.
  
• Prepare periodic and ad-hoc grant management reports for supervisors, programme leads and for donor reporting.
  

4. Digital Innovation & Operational Efficiency

• Use AI, automation tools and digital platforms to streamline repetitive tasks, such as data analysis and report generation.
  
• Serve as a resource for digital platforms (e.g., SAP, Service Gateway, Power BI, Sharepoint) within the section.
  
• Safeguard sensitive data and ensure adherence to UNICEF’s data privacy and digital workforce guidelines
  

5. Communication, Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination

• Draft clear and well-structured communication to share reports, briefs, and knowledge products for internal and external use.
  
• Maintain effective document repository systems and Sharepoint for digital and physical programme documentation.
  
• Contribute to knowledge generation and documentation of lessons learned and good practices.
  

6. Capacity Building & Event Coordination

• Support the organization of capacity development activities, workshops and field missions.
  
• Assist in preparation and dissemination of background materials, track logistics, coordinate vendor engagement and liaise with participants.
  

7. Flexibility & Surge Support

• Adapt to shifting programme needs and provide support during emergency responses, surge deployments or re-prioritization events.
  
• Liaison with focal points and provide backup support to other programme sections to ensure business continuity and team support.