Senior Programme Associate, G-7, Fixed Term Position, #00048683, Janakpur, Nepal, APR

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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

The Senior Programme Associate (G-7) is embedded within the Programme Section, reporting to the Chief of Field Office, Section Chief, or a Principal Programme Specialist/Manager. The incumbent partners closely with other teams/sections (Program, Operations, Finance, Supply), as well as with external stakeholders (government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors), and HQ-based units to implement strategic priorities into concrete activities on the ground. Depending on programme needs of the hiring office, the role may span sectoral portfolios (e.g., WASH, Nutrition, Education) or cross-cutting themes (e.g., emergency preparedness). The role ensures that programme activities are technically robust, financially sound, and fully compliant with UNICEF policies and donor agreements, contributing to informed decisions by presenting synthesized data, flagging risks, and recommending corrective measures to achieve results aligning with programme goals.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Janakpur Field Office, the Senior Programme Associate supports leading and coordinating programme support functions across the project cycle, specializing in planning, budgeting, CSO partnership management, monitoring, reporting, and closing-out financial commitments. The role ensures quality programme financial management, compliance with UNICEF policies, effective utilization of resources, and coordination with government and implementing partners. The Janakpur field office engages with Province and local government to provide technical and financial support in program implementation, capacity building, and system strengthening. The incumbent manages different sector program management and partnerships, including Health, Nutrition, WASH, Child Protection, SPG, Education, Planning/DRR, and SBC. This involves ensuring that programme activities are technically robust, financially sound, and fully compliant with UNICEF policies and donor agreements, contributing to informed decisions by presenting synthesized data, flagging risks, and recommending corrective measures to achieve results aligning with programme goals.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in programme management, coordination, and implementation, preferably within a UN or international organization context. Experience in programme planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting is essential.

Skills

Programme Planning and Management, Budgeting and Financial Management, Partnership Management (CSO, Government, UN Agencies, Donors), Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting, Risk Management, Data Analysis and Synthesis, Compliance (UNICEF Policies, Donor Agreements), Capacity Building, System Strengthening, Cross-sectoral Programme Implementation, Emergency Preparedness

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