Senior Programme Associate (G-7) at United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Senior Programme Associate (G-7)

Location: Abuja

Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities

• Manage recipients’ data on the HOPE MIS platform
• Consolidate data from various sources
• Prepare HOPE payment plan
• Reconcile failed payment list
• Coordinate with data officers on collecting payment verification information
• Coordinate with data officers and HOPE HQ teams to generate regular reports
• Provide data insights and recommendations
• Any other related work with accountability mechanisms.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required.
• Work Experience: 7 years administrative or clerical work experience in data management, programme management, or cash transfer programmes is required.
  • Strong understanding of management information systems and data collection tools (e.g., KoBo Collect).
  • Experience in beneficiary data system for humanitarian cash transfer at field level.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience in working with UN agencies or NGOs (UNICEF experience preferred) at interagency level.
• Skills:
  • Experience using Excel or any Database Management System (DBMS)
  • Experience in handling complex and large-scale datasets, integration, and visualization with different sectors including health and finance, and others.
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills (written & verbal) across multiple audiences with the ability to influence others while working in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
  • High motivation, and dedication to deliver results within strict timeframes
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• Professional and/or university courses in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field are highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Application Deadline 
16th August, 2026 W. Central Africa Standard Time.

METHOD OF APPLICATION 
Interested and qualified candidates should use link below to apply.

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