• Application Deadline: Tue, 5 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Programme Associate


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

How can you make a difference?

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by providing information and drafting selected sections of it. 


• Ensuring the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of government & NGO’s proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs).


• Conducting programme monitoring in UNICEF focus districts for cash and supplies and informing team-members on the status.


• Helping conduct regular spot checks of partner’s projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting systems.


• Monitoring and tracking the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery.


• Supporting the programme section in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations.  


• Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and making amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.


• Carrying out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for his/her section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.


• Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.


• Regularly monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of section by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up.


• Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.


• Supports capacity development activities related to programme development by preparing training materials and participating in exercises.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education:        

• Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience:       

• A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.


• Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset.


• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

Language Requirements:            

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.