Apply: UNICEF Programme Assistant

By Development Diaries
March 10, 2021

Deadline: 11 March, 2021

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is seeking to fill the position of Programme Assistant.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, reaching the most disadvantaged children and saving their lives.

Responsibilities

Support the coordination and oversight of implementation of the Gavi-supported programmes and other programmes for strengthening Covid-19 response in Nigeria
Work in close collaboration with the project team and relevant stakeholders for effective achievement and implementation of health security in Nigeria
Work closely with all stakeholders to achieve results and contribute to resolving project-related issues and information delivery
Support and report to the partnership liaison lead for Covid-19 response in NCDC
Support the development of the project activity/workplans, monitoring implementation and ensure compliance with specifications and funding limitations
Develop framework for tracking of project and monitoring implementation
Support the project team to track, record and analyse data for reporting and timely communicating the results of analysis to inform programme decision making
Develop and maintain filling system for all project correspondence of Gavi-supported activities and other assigned tasks
Monitor budget and track expenditures/transactions of activities, ensuring compliance of developed activity budget and approved standards
Under the guidance of the partnership liaison lead, ensure the project activities follow correct financial and administrative documentation procedures in line with donor guidelines
Support the development of periodic programme and financial reports of the Gavi-supported activities
Support collaborations involving NCDC and other relevant implementation and/or funding partners
Support implementation of specific projects, documenting and reviewing health system aspects relevant to health security
Organise performance management meetings and engagement of stakeholders and project leads to ensure integrity and accountability of the programme
Manage communications and help build positive relations within the team and external parties to ensure achievement of the scheme’s objectives
Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings, and coordinate logistics, scheduling and participant communications
Draft and follow up correspondences

Requirements

First degree, minimum, in Business Administration, Social Science, or a relevant field
Three years, minimum, of progressively responsible programme support work experience, with coordination and administrative work in implementing development projects
Fluency in English
Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset
Proven experience as programme assistant or relevant position
Knowledge of project/programme management and development procedures/techniques
Knowledge of performance evaluation, supervisory practices, and principles
MS Office proficiency
Working knowledge of project management software (desirable)
Skills in organising work and working with multi-disciplinary teams
Outstanding communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and leadership skills
Excellent time-management and organisational skills