Programme Associate (Gender & Education)
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed to promoting the rights of every child, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a passionate and diverse culture.
Job Purpose
The Programme Associate supports the implementation of the Multi-Year Resilience Program, acting as the Gender Lead Organization. This role is crucial for ensuring the articulation and effective delivery of country programs, consistent with UNICEF's rules and regulations. Working under the coordination of the ECW Project Coordinator and in close collaboration with internal and external partners, the Associate will contribute to programme design and delivery. They will provide regular feedback on project status, monitor milestones, and advise on improvements to keep activities on track, ensuring the efficient and timely execution of program objectives and contributing to UNICEF's mission for children.
Responsibilities
The Programme Associate will support gender mainstreaming within the Multi-Year Resilience Program, where UNICEF is the Gender Lead Organization. Key responsibilities include monitoring and ensuring the delivery of results related to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). The role involves supporting the education and gender unit's programs and strategies, and facilitating the development and monitoring of Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs) by providing technical guidance. The Associate will ensure timely and accurate administrative processing of government and NGO proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs), and conduct monitoring of PSEA improvement plans for UNICEF implementing partners in the ECW consortium. They will also monitor and track the efficient distribution of program supplies. Furthermore, the role includes researching, compiling, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to support program delivery and report preparation. The Associate will manage transactions in VISION for program results, activities, and coding, as well as for grants and program-related items, tracking expiring grants. They will prepare monitoring and reporting information for supervisors and the team on performance indicators and assist in preparing periodic or ad-hoc reports for the office and donors to optimize program fund usage. Finally, the Associate will support capacity development activities by preparing training materials and participating in exercises.
Work Experience
At least six years of relevant work experience in programme support, with a focus on gender and education. Experience in international organizations or NGOs is an asset.
Skills
Programme support, Gender mainstreaming, Education program support, Monitoring and evaluation, Data analysis, Report writing, Administrative processing, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Teamwork, Proficiency in MS Office, Knowledge of VISION