Programme Associate

United Nations Children's Fund

Budapest, Hungary

The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the RO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track. This will include:

  • Facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by providing information and drafting selected sections of it. 
  • Ensuring the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of government & NGO’s proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs).
  • Conducting programme monitoring in UNICEF focus districts for cash and supplies and informing team-members on the status.
  • Helping conduct regular spot checks of partner’s projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting systems.
  • Monitoring and tracking the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery.
  • Supporting the programme section in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations.  
  • Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and making amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
  • Carrying out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for his/her section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.
  • Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
  • Regularly monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of section by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up.
  • Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
  • Supports capacity development activities related to programme development by preparing training materials and participating in exercises.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • Completion of secondary education (i.e. High School Diploma) is a minimum requirement. Completion of technical or university courses related to the work of the role and/or organization is considered an asset.
  • A minimum of six years of programme support and/or relevant administrative work experience is required.
  • Prior experience in programme support functions is desirable.
  • Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is desirable.
  • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
  • In-depth knowledge of the UNCIEF programme operations, including monitoring and evaluation, budget and travel processes is a significant asset.
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities is required.
  • High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment with strong office management skills is required.
  • Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to effectively manage the section’s material resources and monitor its budget with solid analytical skills is desirable.
  • Proficiency in English, written and verbal, is required. Working knowledge of another official UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) and/or regional language as needed to perform the role is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/554892