Programme Associate, G-6, Temporary Appointment
Job Description
Job description
Job no: 594602
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Hargeisa
Level: G-6
Location: Somaliland
Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)
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.
At UNICEF, 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.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
For every child, the right to protection.
How can you make a difference?
Job organizational context:
The Generic Job Profile for the Programme Associate at the G-6 level is to be used in a UNICEF office, in one of the programme sections.
This GJP covers a broad range of functions, however, depending on the context, the incumbent may focus on all, some, or only one or two areas with great depth. In addition, there may be additional functions not mentioned in the GJP. If this is the case, this can be made clear in work plans and/or individual performance plans.
Purpose for the job:
Under the supervision and guidance of the WASH Specialist, the programme associate supports the WASH section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the field office, 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.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 
TOR Programme Associate G-6.pdf
Skills and qualifications
Minimum requirements
- Education: Completion of secondary education is required.
- Work Experience: At least 6 years of relevant work experience in administration, programme funding, programme management, programme communication, financial management, or related fields is required.
- Skills: Strong programme and administrative support skills, knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes, excellent organizational skills, planning and prioritization abilities, strong office management skills, high attention to detail, sound analytical skills, budget and resource management skills, confidentiality, initiative, good judgment, ability to work effectively in multicultural environments, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other relevant organizational systems.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is considered an asset.
- Experience in programme support, experience working with the UN or another international organization, and experience in WASH are desirable.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings, and humanitarian contexts, is an asset.
How to apply
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.
Advertised: 20 Jul 2026 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 30 Jul 2026 E. Africa Standard Tim
