Senior Programme Associate (G-7)

Senior Programme Associate (G-7)

Job Type Contract Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 7 years Location Abuja Job Field Administration / Facilities , NGO/Non-Profit

UNICEF contributes to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria with a mandate to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.

UNICEF’s Nigeria country programme:

Aims to accelerate the realization of the rights of all c...

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Manage recipients’ data on the HOPE MIS platform
• Consolidate data from various sources
• Prepare HOPE payment plan
• Reconcile failed payment list
• Coordinate with data officers on collecting payment verification information
• Coordinate with data officers and HOPE HQ teams to generate regular reports
• Provide data insights and recommendations
• Any other related work with accountability mechanisms.

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required.
• Work Experience: 7 years administrative or clerical work experience in data management, programme management, or cash transfer programmes is required.
• Strong understanding of management information systems and data collection tools (e.g., KoBo Collect).
• Experience in beneficiary data system for humanitarian cash transfer at field level.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in working with UN agencies or NGOs (UNICEF experience preferred) at interagency level.
• Skills:
• Experience using Excel or any Database Management System (DBMS)
• Experience in handling complex and large-scale datasets, integration, and visualization with different sectors including health and finance, and others.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills (written & verbal) across multiple audiences with the ability to influence others while working in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• High motivation, and dedication to deliver results within strict timeframes
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• Professional and/or university courses in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field are highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.