Programme Associate, G-6, Temporary Appointment, 6 months, Global Programme Division, Health Section, UNICEF NYHQ, #00137466

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

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 programmes, ensuring that the organisation’s assets and priorities align 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.

Join our team and play role in delivering results for children. You will provide crucial support across the programme cycle, from planning and partnership coordination to data analysis and reporting. Your focus on digital innovation and operational efficiency will help us work smarter and maximize our impact.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Associate provides 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. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting results.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Project Management and Implementing Partnership Coordination, ensuring smooth collaboration and timely processes.
• Data Management, Analysis & Reporting to generate actionable insights for decision-making.
• Grant Management, Budget Monitoring and Reporting, tracking utilization and supporting donor submissions.
• Provide Secretarial Support to the Incident Management Support Team.
• Administrative Support for the Associate Director PHE and senior staff as needed.
• Capacity Building & Event Coordination for workshops and learning activities.
• Flexibility & Surge Support to adapt to changing priorities and provide backup across the team.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  JD - Programme Associate_G6.pdf

To qualify as an advocate 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 (3)
• Create project plans, objectives and deliverables
• Track and organize resources like time, budget, and team efforts