Join UNICEF as a Programme Associate (G‑6) and play a key role in supporting the planning, implementation and monitoring of programmes that advance the rights and well‑being of every child. In this role, you will contribute to project management, implementing partnership coordination, data analysis, grant and budget monitoring, and the preparation of reports and knowledge products. You will work closely with programme teams, operations, finance, supply and external partners, while using digital tools—including SAP, Power BI, SharePoint and AI‑enabled platforms—to strengthen efficiency and support evidence‑based decision‑making. This position is ideal for someone who is proactive, detail‑oriented and collaborative, with a passion for delivering high‑quality programme support in a dynamic environment.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
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For every child, the right to a Digital future
How can you make a difference?
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The Global Programme Division (GPD) plays a central role in driving programme excellence across UNICEF. It provides global strategic leadership and policy direction, develops and monitors frameworks and standards, and ensures coherence and alignment across sectors, regions and partners. GPD generates high-impact, evidence-based solutions and serves as a hub of specialized expertise, offering technical guidance on policy reform and scalable programming.
GPD leads UNICEF’s policies, standards and negotiations for programme, ensuring the organization’s assets and priorities are aligned with and contribute to child development goals. In addition, GPD strengthens country-level implementation through integrated technical support, linking global policy with on-the-ground action to deliver results for children at scale.
As a Programme Associate (G‑6), you will play a central role in advancing UNICEF’s mission to promote the rights and well‑being of every child. Embedded within a dynamic Programme Section, you will work at the heart of programme planning, implementation and monitoring—collaborating daily with colleagues across Programme, Operations, Finance, Supply, and external partners.
In this role, you will support project management, implementing partnership coordination, data analysis, grant and budget monitoring, and the preparation of reports, dashboards and knowledge products. You will also contribute to digital innovation by using AI tools, automation platforms, and UNICEF business systems such as SAP, Power BI and SharePoint to streamline processes and generate insights.
Your work will directly strengthen programme delivery by ensuring accurate data, timely financial tracking, effective coordination, and well‑organized documentation. You will help drive operational efficiency, support capacity‑building activities, and provide surge support when programme needs shift. Through your attention to detail, proactive problem‑solving and strong communication skills, you will contribute to informed decision‑making and the smooth implementation of UNICEF programmes.
Join our Programme Section and play a key role in advancing UNICEF’s mission for every child. As a Programme Associate, you will provide specialized programme and administrative support that enables effective planning, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF’s work. You will contribute to project management and implementing partnership coordination, support data collection and analysis, and generate reports, dashboards and presentations that inform decision‑making. You will monitor budgets, track grant utilization, and assist with timely submissions for donor and statutory reporting. The role also supports digital innovation by using AI tools and UNICEF platforms such as SAP, Power BI and SharePoint to streamline processes and strengthen operational efficiency. You will help manage programme documentation, facilitate knowledge sharing, coordinate capacity‑building activities and provide flexible support across the section. Through your proactive coordination and attention to detail, you will help ensure smooth programme delivery and strong operational performance.
Roles & responsibilities:
- Project Management and Implementing Partnership Coordination
- Data Management, Analysis & Reporting
- Grant Management, Budget Monitoring and Reporting
- Digital Innovation & Operational Efficiency
- Communication, Knowledge Sharing and (Stakeholder Engagement) Dissemination
- Capacity Building & Event Coordination
- Flexibility & Surge Support
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 
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To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
- Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
- Work Experience: A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.
- Skills: Project Management, SAP/ERP Systems, AI Tools, Data Analysis, Reporting, Partnership Coordination.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables:
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
- Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset.
- Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
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