Programme Specialist at the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF ls inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its  ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Specialist

Job no: 567129
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Level: P-3
Categories: Health

 About UNICEF:     United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

Job Requirements

• An Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields: Social Sciences, Public Administration, International Law, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Business Administration, or other related disciplines is required.
• A relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor’s), plus 2 years of relevant work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, humanitarian cash transfers, and social protection are required.
• Previous experience with humanitarian cash transfers and/or shock-responsive social protection programming is required.
• Project management experience is highly desirable.
• Government engagement on issues related to social protection or humanitarian coordination is highly desirable.
• Work experience in an emergency context is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, identify solutions to overcome bottlenecks, and deliver high-quality results on time.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

 Application Closing Date
11th November, 2023.