Programme Associate G6 Vacancy-Job Ref: WJNAUNICEF/2207/2025829

Programme Associate G6 Vacancy-Job Ref: WJNAUNICEF/2207/2025829

Windhoek (Namibia)

Job Description

Overview

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. 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 personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, Shelter

The UNICEF Namibia Country Office (NCO) Programme 2025-2029 aims to support the Government to meet its commitments to respect, protect and fulfil children’s rights, in line with the Convention of the Rights of the Child and the 2025 recommendations from the Committee on the Rights of the Child. It is aligned with the Government’s priorities, as identified in the National Development Plans (NDP5 and NDP 6 White Paper), Harambee Prosperity Plan II (2021-2035), and Namibia Vision 2030, as well as with the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022– 2035 and is derived from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2025-2029.

The 2025-2029 Country Programme results for children contribute to four strategic priorities areas of the UNSDCF, namely: 1. Effective Governance & Public Service Delivery, 2. Economic Recovery, Transformation & Resilience, 3. Sustainable Development & Green Growth Opportunities, and 4. Human Development & Community Resilience.

How can you make a difference

Purpose for the job:

The Programme Associate will support the respective programme area (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement, and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through quality monitoring milestones, advises on improvements to keep activities on track and timely Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT) implementation, monitoring, and reporting.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Support Programme development, Planning & Implementation
Support Programme Monitoring and Reporting
Support Programme Budget and Resource management
Support Capacity building
Performs other duties, as required
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Minimum requirements:

Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Academic Flexibility: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant related to the position may replace three years of related work experience and a master’s degree may replace an additional two years.

Work Experience: A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required. Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

Skills****:

In-depth knowledge of the administration which underpins UNICEF country office programme/project operations, including monitoring and evaluation processes.
Strong organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills and abilities.
High sense of confidentiality, initiative, and good judgment.
Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Strong office management skills.

High attention to detail.
Ability to effectively manage the section’s material resources and monitor its budget.
Good analytical skills.
Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

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