Programme Associate (Floating)

UNICEF; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 2,957,000 - 4,436,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF is seeking a Floating Programme Associate (G-6) to provide flexible programme support across Education, Child Protection, Social Policy, and other sectors. The role includes project management, partner coordination, data handling, analysis, and reporting to inform decisions and track progress.

It also covers grant and budget management, and engaging in digital innovation to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate has at least six years of relevant experience in programme delivery,

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education is required; higher education in related fields is desirable.
• Minimum six years of relevant work experience in programme grants, budget, data analysis, or capacity building.
• Proven ability to manage partnerships and coordinate events.
• Proficient English language; additional languages desirable (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive programme support across UNICEF sectors.
• Support project management and coordination with implementing partners.
• Manage data, perform analyses, and generate reports to inform decisions and track progress.
• Oversee grant management, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Contribute to digital innovation initiatives and operational efficiency improvements.
• Engage in capacity building and event coordination to strengthen partner capabilities and knowledge exchange.

Skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Reporting

Dashboards

Problem solving

Digital dexterity

Project management

Data management

Budget monitoring

Grant management

Communication

Event coordination

Flexibility

Surge support

Education

Secondary education

Business Administration coursework

Public Administration coursework

International Development coursework

Job description

Organizational context: UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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.

Job purpose: The Floating Programme Associate (G-6) provides flexible programme support across multiple sections and remote support to field offices, acting as a vital resource to strengthen organizational agility and business continuity. The incumbent may be assigned to various teams based on evolving business needs, workload priorities, emergency requirements, staffing gaps, or surge demands. Operating within a matrix environment, this role involves close collaboration with Programme colleagues, implementing partners, and external stakeholders. Assignments can span diverse sectors including Education, Child Protection, Social Policy, ADAP, ECD, Emergency Response, and cross-cutting programme priorities, ensuring high-quality support where capacity is most needed.

Responsibilities: The Floating Programme Associate will be responsible for providing comprehensive programme support across various UNICEF sectors. Key duties include supporting project management and coordinating with implementing partners, ensuring effective collaboration and resource utilization. The role involves managing data, performing analysis, and generating reports to inform programme decision-making and track progress. Grant management, budget monitoring, and financial reporting are crucial aspects, ensuring accountability and efficient use of resources. The incumbent will also contribute to digital innovation initiatives and operational efficiency improvements. Communication, knowledge sharing, and dissemination of programme results are essential for learning and replication. Capacity building activities and event coordination will be undertaken to strengthen partner capabilities and facilitate knowledge exchange. A core function is to provide flexibility and surge support, adapting to changing priorities and demands to ensure seamless programme delivery and organizational resilience.

Education: Completion of secondary education is required. Professional and/or university courses in fields such as business administration, public administration, international development, social sciences, project management, finance, data analytics, information systems, statistics, or communications are highly desirable.

Work experience: A minimum of six years of relevant work experience is required in areas such as program management, grants management, budget management, data analysis, reporting, partnership management, knowledge management, event management, capacity building, or emergency management.

Skills: Stakeholder collaboration, Reporting and dashboards, Problem solving, Digital dexterity, Project management, Data management, Budget monitoring, Grant management, Communication, Event coordination, Flexibility, Surge support

Required languages: English

Desired languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish