Programme Specialist (P-3), Fixed Term, Abuja

About the role

UNICEF Nigeria is recruiting a Programme Specialist (P-3) on a fixed-term appointment based in Abuja. Working under the direct supervision of the Representative, the post provides planning, coordination, management and monitoring support to the Office of the Representative and the Senior Management Team, and helps ensure the efficient functioning of the Nigeria Country Office.

Key responsibilities

• Follow up on key corporate responsibilities and monitor key programmatic and management processes and results, supporting the Representative, the Senior Management Team and the Country Management Team.
• Coordinate the Representative's activities, liaise with the Regional Office and Headquarters, and work with the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator's Office and other UN agencies when needed.
• In consultation with section and field office chiefs, carry out research and consultations to prepare position papers and programme documentation, summarizing and analyzing information and clarifying it with technical focal points.
• Support the Representative in reviewing and overseeing the implementation of UNICEF programmes, advocacy and outreach.
• Develop, introduce and maintain workflows and tools to streamline the Representative's office, prioritize issues and track action items and their status.
• Act as secretary and coordinator of the Senior Management Team and Country Office Management Team, preparing meeting summaries, conclusions and action points and monitoring follow-up.
• Prepare background papers, speeches and briefing notes for meetings with governments, UN agencies, NGOs, the diplomatic corps and donors, and organize and draft responses to correspondence signed by the Representative.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the Country Programme Management Plan and Annual Management Plan, and help the office comply with internal management documents and exercises.

Required profile

• An advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in programme management, planning, monitoring or evaluation.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is desirable.
• Experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts, is desirable.

Required skills

• Strong planning, coordination, management and prioritization capabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships, with self-awareness, ethical awareness and a drive to achieve results.