Batch Recruitment (4 positions): Programme Associate, GS6, FT, Belize #138557, Barbados #138586, Guyana #138577, and Suriname #138567, Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) serves twelve English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean countries, advancing results for children through an integrated programme focused on health, education, protection, and poverty reduction. The MCO emphasizes impact-driven, effective, agile, grounded, and people-centered strategies.
Job Purpose
The Programme Associate provides specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation, and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes within the Caribbean Multi-Country Office. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective delivery of UNICEF's mandate by engaging in data analysis, budget tracking, reporting, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will exercise judgment, anticipate needs, and recommend actions to enhance programme planning, implementation, and reporting. By supporting project management, implementing partnership coordination, data management, analysis, reporting, and grant management, the Programme Associate directly contributes to achieving UNICEF's strategic outcomes for children across the region, ensuring compliance with organizational rules and promoting the rights of every child.
Responsibilities
The Programme Associate is responsible for providing comprehensive programme and administrative support to facilitate the effective development, implementation, and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes in the Caribbean. Key functions include supporting project management by coordinating with implementing partners to ensure timely and quality delivery of programme activities and outputs. The role involves significant data management, analysis, and reporting, including tracking programme indicators, preparing regular progress reports, and contributing to data-driven decision-making. The incumbent will also manage and track programme budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with financial regulations. This includes assisting in the preparation of grant proposals and reports for donors. Furthermore, the Programme Associate will coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government counterparts and civil society organizations, to foster collaboration and ensure smooth programme execution. The role requires anticipating needs, identifying potential challenges, and recommending appropriate solutions to ensure programme objectives are met. The Programme Associate will also contribute to the overall operational efficiency of the office by supporting administrative processes related to programme delivery and ensuring adherence to UNICEF's policies and procedures.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in programme support, administration, or a related field is required. Experience in data analysis, reporting, and working with international organizations or NGOs is desirable.
Skills
Programme Support, Data Analysis, Budget Tracking, Reporting, Stakeholder Coordination, Project Management Support, Grant Management Support, Administrative Support, UNICEF Procedures, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving