Programme Associate, G-6, Temporary Position

Programme Associate, G-6, Temporary Position

UNICEF Angola is looking a Programme Associate to support the Health & Nutrition section. Under the supervision and guidance of the chief of Health and Nutrition, the Programme Associate provides specialized programme and administrative support to 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.

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

• 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.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required. Technical or university courses related to the organization's field of work are considered an asset.
• Work experience: At least 6 years of relevant work experience in Administration, Operations, Financial Management, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Monitoring and Evaluation, Programme Management, Grant Management, Budget Management, Data Analysis, Reporting, Procurement, Partner Management, Risk Management, Knowledge Management, Office Administration, and other related fields.
• Skills: Project Management, Risk Assessments, Due Diligence, Analyze Data, Generate Reports, Knowledge Of SAP, ERP System, Automate Data, AI, Partnership Management.
• Language: English - Proficient/Fluent, and Portuguese- Proficient/Fluent are required.

Desirables

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
• Skills: Experience with Power BI, SharePoint, PSEA, Micro Assessments, Spot Checks, and international organizations is desirable. A Master's degree is 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 underpin everything we do and how we do it.
• 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

• Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

• 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 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, discrimination, fraud, corruption and other forms of serious misconduct.

• UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), where applicable. Appointment, selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable UNICEF to undertake these checks.

• 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 are conditional on the selected candidate's willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

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 female 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.