Programme Specialist
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UNICEF is recruiting a Programme Specialist in Abuja under a Fixed Term Appointment, with job number 596620. The role supports the Nigeria Country Office and Representative through liaison, planning, coordination, management and monitoring of programme and operational priorities.
- Fixed-term appointment in Abuja; job number 596620.
- Coordinates liaison with the Regional Office, Headquarters and UN agencies.
- Supports planning, monitoring and management of Nigeria office priorities.
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UNICEF is recruiting a Programme Specialist in Abuja under a Fixed Term Appointment, with job number 596620. The role supports the Nigeria Country Office and Representative through liaison, planning, coordination, management and monitoring of programme and operational priorities.
- Fixed-term appointment in Abuja; job number 596620.
- Coordinates liaison with the Regional Office, Headquarters and UN agencies.
- Supports planning, monitoring and management of Nigeria office priorities.
- Category: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
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Programme Specialist at United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
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Oct 28, 2026, 9:01 AM
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United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Programme Specialist
Job No: 596620
Duty Station:
Abuja
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Categories: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
How can you make a difference?
Maintain efficient and smooth liaison with the Regional Office (RO) and Headquarters (HQ) and keep them timely informed of issues under the responsibility of the Representative. Coordinate actions and liaise with the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator’s Office and other UN agencies when needed.
Support the Representative, members of the Senior Management Team (SMT) including Programme Coordination, Operations and Field Operations, and the Country Management Team in the monitoring of key programmatic and management processes and results and support the efficient and effective functioning of the Nigeria Country Office. Ensure the effective functioning of the office of the Representative.
Efficiently manages the high-volume work of the Representative’s office and other SMT members by proactively and strategically establishing priorities, monitoring and tracking priority actions and key decisions, and coordinating and guiding the work of others. Coordinates the Representative’s activities, with a view to striking the right balance among competing demands and priorities.
Within the limits of delegated authority, under direct supervision of the Representative, you will: Provide planning, coordination, management and monitoring support to the Office of the Representative by following up on key corporate responsibilities.
Summary of key Functions / Accountabilities
Coordinate the Representative’s office in all critical aspects of work in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative and the Chief of Operations and Chief of Field Operations. Develops, introduces and maintains work flows and tools to streamline the high volume of work of the representative’s office and to enable proactive and strategic identification of priority actions. Prioritize issues for the representative including planning, coordination and quality assurance.
Ensure timely preparation of substantive materials in consultation with relevant sections and field offices, including background papers, speeches and briefing notes for meetings with Governments, senior UN Agency and NGO personnel, the diplomatic corps, as well as internal, inter-agency and donor meetings and missions, participate in such travel and meetings as required, reporting on outcomes and following up on actions decided, within given deadlines. . . Request, collate and consolidate inputs for relevant reports and briefing notes. Organize and draft responses and provide editorial and substantive input as necessary in correspondence submitted for the signature of the Representative. Finalize and provide quality assurance.
Keep abreast of the main issues facing the Nigeria country office, identify internal and external issues that require the Representative's attention, and assist in formulating options as to how those matters might be handled. Ensure appropriate follow-up as directed. Maintain records and track the status of the Representative’s action items.
Secretariat and coordinator of the SMT and Country Office Management Team (CMT), responsible for monitoring of actions and the follow-up mechanisms. Participate in meetings with task teams and external visitors as requested by the representative. Prepare summaries, conclusions and action points on such meetings, as requested. Coordinates and /or monitors follow-up actions.
In close consultation with section and field office chiefs, undertake and/or coordinate research and consultations to prepare substantive position papers, documentation on programmes, etc. to situate UNICEF’s work in the country. Summarize and analyze information obtained and when necessary, clarifies information from technical focal points.
Oversee and ensure the smooth flow of relevant information within the office of Representative and to RO and HQ through daily consultations with the Representative.
Support the representative in the review, oversight and support towards the implementation of UNICEF overall programmes, advocacy and outreach.
Support the development, effective and efficient implementation and monitoring of the Country Programme Management Plan and Annual Management Plan. Assist the Representative and other Senior Managers in ensuring that the office complies with the preparation and implementation of key internal management documents and exercises, such as the CPMP, AMPs, PBR, and Management Retreats.
Minimum Requirements
Work Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience in either programme management, planning, monitoring or evaluation is required.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Education: An advanced University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.
Skills: Strong planning, coordination, management, and prioritization capabilities are required.
Desirables:
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.
UNICEF Competencies Required:
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness.
Nurtures, leads and manages people.
Works collaboratively with others.
Innovates and embraces change.
Drive to achieve results for impact.
Manages ambiguity and complexity.
Builds and maintains partnerships.
Thinks and acts strategically.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline:
10th November, 2026; W. Central Africa Standard Time.
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