Programme Manager (temporary position)

Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 30’000 - 80’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international humanitarian organization based in Geneva seeks a Programme Manager to enhance its capacity in educational initiatives. This role requires at least 8 years of relevant experience in education-in-emergencies and proven skills in program implementation, inter-agency coordination, and advocacy. The manager will ensure quality delivery of initiatives aligned with Education Cannot Wait and other funding mechanisms. Fluency in English is a prerequisite, along with strong communication skills to represent the organization effectively.

Qualifikationen

• At least 8 years of relevant professional work in education-in-emergencies sector.
• Minimum of 4 years in inter-agency coordination.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical, coordination and management support for Education initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality implementation and systematic monitoring.
• Engage and mobilize resources to meet growing needs.

Kenntnisse

Programme implementation and management

Inter-agency coordination

Communication and advocacy

Ausbildung

Master or equivalent in Education, International Development, International Relations

Jobbeschreibung

Programme Manager, P-4, Temporary Position, Office of Emergency Operations, 9 months, Geneva #00135167

UNICEF is the Cluster Lead Agency within the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) humanitarian system for WASH, Nutrition, co-lead for Education, and Child Protection Area of Responsibility. As such, UNICEF is accountable for the establishment and maintenance of appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanisms and associated functions and serve as provider of last resort for the sectors led by the Organization, with the aim to ensure adequate quality and coverage of children’s and community needs.

The UNICEF Education Cluster Manager is situated in the Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS) Division, Global Cluster Coordination Section (GCCS), in Geneva, Switzerland. The direct supervisor is the UNICEF Global Education Cluster Coordinator.

Under the supervision of the UNICEF Global Education Cluster Coordinator and working as a member of the UNICEF-Save the Children Global Education Cluster Team, the purpose of this post is to reinforce UNICEF’s capacity to deliver on its obligations under Education Cannot Wait and DG-ECHO funded initiatives. By providing dedicated technical, coordination and management support, the position will help ensure high-quality implementation, systematic monitoring of results, and timely, accurate communication with donors. It will also play a pivotal role in advancing the GEC’s forthcoming strategy, expected in 2026. At a time when the humanitarian sector is facing significant financial constraints, this role will further bolster UNICEF’s ability to sustain effective partnership engagement and mobilize resources to meet growing needs

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

• Education:Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Education, International Development, International Relations.
• Work Experience:At least 8 years of relevant professional work experience, including a minimum of 4 years in the education-in-emergencies sector, and any other related fields.
• Skills:Proven experience required in programme implementation and management, with a record of delivering high-quality results;
• Demonstrated experience required in inter-agency coordination, ideally both at global and field levels;
• Knowledge and understanding of preparedness, anticipatory action, and rapid response mechanisms;
• Strong communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to clearly articulate priorities, influence stakeholders, and represent the organisation in high-level fora.
• Language Requirements:Fluency in English is required.