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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.
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Strategic Planning and Analytics Unit

the strategic planning and analytics unitleads the process for unicef’s strategic plan development, reporting and analysis of performance, including analysis of the cross-cutting strategies, alignment of resources to results, as well as ensuring alignment between office management plans of hq divisions/ offices and regional offices with the strategic plan.the unit helpsunicef define,translateand assess its strategic direction so that organizational priorities lead to measurable results for children.
building on this strategic direction, the unit helpsempowercountryoffices to design and deliver qualitycountryprogrammesin differentiated contexts including humanitarian situations. the unitprovides guidance tohelp ensurecountryprogrammesare relevant,coherentand responsive to the needs of children and communities whileremaining aligned with unicef’s global priorities and results framework.
working withcountryandregionalofficesas well as headquartersdivisions andoffices, and external partners, the unit strengthens the linkages between unicef’s global strategic direction and its work in countries. through evidence-informed planning,reportingand analysis, the unit supports better decision-making, strongeraccountabilityand more effectiveprogrammesfor children.
Programme Specialist – Role Description

the programme specialist will support the strategic planning and analytics unit in strengthening the quality, coherence and timeliness of unicef country programming and related corporate processes. the role will contribute to effective coordination of cpd submissions, extensions and executive board preparations; robust quality assurance and analysis of cpds; and the continued improvement of programming guidance, tools and learning. through strong collaboration across country and regional offices as well as headquarters divisions and offices and relevant corporate functions, including the innovative and responsible use of ai, the incumbent will support evidence-informed decision-making and programme excellence across unicef.
Responsibilities

coordination and support timely preparation and submission of cpds and cpd extensions
quality assurance, analysis and innovation in country programming
country office and regional office programming support
programming guidance, knowledge management and learning
Minimum Requirements

education: master or equivalent (advanced university degree) in international relations, public policy, social policy, social development, community development, or related fields.
work experience:



5 years of relevant work experience in the fields of strategic planning, performance analysis, quality assurance, results-based management, humanitarian planning, policy analysis, interagency coordination, country programming is required.
skills:demonstrated expertise in country programme development (cpd) and country programme planning, results-based management (rbm), and unsdcf development, combined with strong analytical skills, proficiency in digital and ai tools, and experience in knowledge management.
language requirements:proficiency in english is required.
Desirables

1. language: knowledge of another official un language (arabic, chinese, french, russian or spanish) is an asset.
2. strong background in programme country contexts, emergency response operations, artificial intelligence applications, sharepoint solutions, and executive board processes.
3. relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
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
unicef promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. the unicef family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
unicef encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.
paid parental leave
breastfeeding breaks
reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities
unicef provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. if you require any accommodation, 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, discrimination, fraud, corruption and other forms of serious misconduct.unicef is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. these checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant united nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the misconduct disclosure scheme (mds), where applicable.appointment,



selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable unicef to undertake these checks.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 appointments are subject to medical clearance. issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for ip positions and will be facilitated by unicef. appointments are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should unicef mandate it for personnel. failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant un authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.
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.
unicef is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. for this position, eligible and suitable candidates from the global south are encouraged to apply.
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 visa or 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.
mobility is a condition of international professional employment with unicef and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within unicef's strategic plan. unicef is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
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. xlwpduy
additional information about working for unicef can be found here .
Unicef Competencies Required for this Post

(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
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