Programme Associate, G-6, Freetown, Sierra Leone #137090 TA for 364 days (open to Sierra Leone nationals only)

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Education Section, the Programme Associate supports the Education Section by providing a range of procedural, administrative, and operational support. This role is crucial in developing, implementing, executing, and monitoring the country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The position contributes to the overall success of UNICEF's mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, particularly within the context of the Sierra Leone country programme.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by providing information and drafting selected sections. Ensure the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of government & NGO’s proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs). Conduct programme monitoring in UNICEF focus districts for cash and supplies and inform team members on the status. Assist in conducting regular spot checks of partners' projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls, and reporting systems. Monitor and track the efficient distribution of supplies required for effective programme delivery. Support the programme section in researching, compiling, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from various sources on subject matters relevant to the section's work to facilitate programme delivery and report preparation. Carry out transactions in VISION, ensuring programme results, activities, and coding align with annual work plans (AWPs) and making necessary amendments. Process grants and programme-related transactions in VISION for the section.

Work Experience

A minimum of six years of relevant work experience in programme support, administration, or a related field is required. Experience in a UN or international organization is an asset.

Skills

Programme Support, Administrative Support, Operational Support, Financial Record-Keeping, Data Analysis, Report Preparation, Supply Chain Monitoring, UNICEF Rules and Regulations, VISION System, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills

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