Programme Associate at United Nations Children’s Fund:
(Deadline 20 January 2026)
Job Description
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save
children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential,
from early childhood through adolescence.
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At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what
we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our
staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will
help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission.
We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an
attractive compensation and benefits package.
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at UNICEF. To learn more about UNICEF career and the work in Rwanda, please
visit our website https://unicef.sharepoint.com/sites/RWA/and UNICEF Careers | UNICEF
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The UNICEF Rwanda Country Programme 2025-2029 aims to
support the Government in meeting its commitments to respect, protect and
fulfil children’s rights in line with the Convention of the Rights of the Child
and the 2022 recommendations from the Committee on the Rights of the Child. It
is aligned with the Government’s priorities, as identified in the National
Strategy of Transformation II 2024-2029 (NTS 2) recently endorsed by the
government. The office raises approximately USD 12 million annually
from public and private donors and increasingly contributes to leveraging funds
for the government in social sectors. In an increasingly competitive
environment, the RCO needs a full-time Social Policy professional to support in
advocating for adequate public and private resources towards social sectors
that are necessary for meeting the children immediate needs and unleashing
their full future potential.
How can you make a difference?
You will provide specialized programme and administrative
support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of
UNICEF’s programmes. The role involves substantial engagement in data analysis,
budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external
stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational
rules. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions
that contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting results.
Key functions/accountabilities:
Key Expected Results
- Project
Management and Implementing Partnership Coordination
- Data
Management, Analysis & Reporting
- Grant
Management, Budget Monitoring and Reporting
- Digital
Innovation & Operational Efficiency
- Communication,
Knowledge Sharing and (Stakeholder Engagement) Dissemination
- Capacity
Building & Event Coordination
- Flexibility
& Surge Support
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education:
- Completion
of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical
or university courses related to the work of the organization.
Experience:
- A
minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience as well
as prior experience in programme support functions is required.
- Relevant
experience in a UN system agency or international organizations is
considered as an asset.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency
in English (verbal and written) required.
- Knowledge
of another language of the humanitarian operation (Kinyarwanda) or UN
language, especially French, is an asset.
Technical skills required:
- Project
Management :
- Create
project plans, objectives and deliverables
- Track
and organize resources like time, budget, and team efforts
- Identify
and report potential risks for further guidance
- Collaboration
:
- Navigate
organizational dynamics and adapt behavior to respond to different
situations
- Write
clear, concise and well-structured reports and documents using appropriate
language
- Present
ideas and information clearly in front of groups
- Problem
Solving :
- Evaluate
information, analyze problems, identify underlying causes and risks
- Summarize
and communicate findings, focusing on actionable insights to support
decision-making
- Assess
the potential impact of solutions (costs, benefits and risks)
- Digital
Dexterity :
- Utilize
AI-powered tools and platforms to automate data analysis
- Apply
prompts to improve the quality of reports and data, ensuring alignment
with internal regulations and policies
- Analyze
and summarize data from various business systems to generate reports and
insights
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and
Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we
do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF is committed to diversity
and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates,
irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and
persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To
create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding
breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF
strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to
learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.
According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have
long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in
interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective
participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability
Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the
number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable
accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and
employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility
Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an
applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in
completing the online application, please submit your request through the
accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children
(persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is
incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF,
including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority
and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation,
religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote
the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will,
therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be
expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will
include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history.
Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to
conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be
requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability
confidentially.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion
is critical to deliver the best results for children.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.
Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements,
including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position
with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical
exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will
be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the
United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is
the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and
integrity.
Government employees who are considered for employment with
UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions
before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to
withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a medical clearance
is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a
reasonable period for any reason.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its
recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage,
interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will
not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection
process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the
relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the
corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without
assessment of other candidates.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be
found here.
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