Programme Associate (G-6) at UNICEF

UNICEF contributes to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria with a mandate to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.

UNICEF’s Nigeria country programme:

Aims to accelerate the realization of the rights of all children and women to survival, development, protection and participation.
Promotes efforts to reduce infant, child and maternal mortality; expand access to quality basic education; and strengthen social and child protection systems.
Uses a rights-based and gender-sensitive approach
Plays a catalytic role in supporting federal, state and local governments in identifying key bottlenecks that hinder realization of the rights of disadvantaged children, supported by equity-focused, inclusive advocacy, planning, action and monitoring at all levels.
Supports adolescent development.You will bridge operational delivery by liaising regularly with multiple units—Programme, Operations, Finance, Supply—and with external partners (government ministries, NGOs, donors).

Under the supervision and guidance of the Health Manager for HSS cluster of Health Section, you will provide specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes. The role involves substantial engagement in data analysis, budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational rules. You will exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting results.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Project Management and Implementing Partnership Coordination
Data Management, Analysis & Reporting 
Grant Management, Budget Monitoring and Reporting 
Digital Innovation & Operational Efficiency 
Communication, Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination 
Capacity Building & Event Coordination 
Flexibility & Surge Support 

Minimum requirements:

Education: Completion of secondary education is required.
Work Experience: Minimum 6 years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.
Skills:

Project Management

Create project plans, objectives and deliverables.
Track and organize resources like time, budget, and team efforts.
Identify and report potential risks for further guidance.

Collaboration

Navigate organizational dynamics and adapt behavior to respond to different situations.
Choose appropriate words, tone and tailors' messages respectfully and persuasively to suit different audiences.
Write clear, concise and well-structured reports and documents using appropriate language.
Pay close attention to what others are saying, asking questions for clarification.
Present ideas and information clearly in front of groups.

Problem Solving

Analyze data, identify trends, patterns and anomalies.
Evaluate information, analyze problems, identify underlying causes and risks.
Summarize and communicate findings, focusing on actionable insights to support decision-making.
Make decisions in time-sensitive situations, even with incomplete information.
Assess the potential impact of solutions (costs, benefits and risks).

Digital Dexterity

Utilize AI-powered tools and platforms to automate data analysis.
Apply prompts to improve the quality of reports and data, ensuring alignment with internal regulations and policies.
Use specialist technology business systems and software.
Analyze and summarize data from various business systems to generate reports and insights

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.