Programme Specialist 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: Programme Specialist, GenU 9JA for Skills Development

Job No: 583307
Location: Lagos
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Level: P-3
Categories: Partnerships

Background

• UNICEF GenU 9JA (Generation Unlimited Nigeria) is a public-private-youth partnership platform established by UNICEF Nigeria Country Office to support UNICEF Nigeria’s programmes deliver results at scale for children and young people.
• Primary focusing on supporting young Nigerians successfully transition from learning to earning, UNICEF GenU 9JAaims to support 20 million young people, aged 10-24, access connectivity, digital learning, 21st Century skills and/or livelihood opportunities by 2030.
• UNICEF GenU 9JA crowds in public and private partners as well as young people with the aim to co-create innovative solutions to be implemented by all partners at scale in support of all UNICEF Nigeria’s programmes.

Purpose of the Assignment

• Under the supervision of the Chief of Field office in Lagos, Nigeria, the incumbent will support UNICEF's catalytic role in the development of UNICEF GenU 9JA, manage the GenU 9JA ongoing projects (i.e. Unilever FUCAP, GESP P2E, SAP, Botnar Foundation, etc.) and nurture YOMA Nigeria.
• The Programme Specialist will be responsible for managing UNICEF GenU 9JA’s budget and fundraising needs, as appropriate.
• She/He will chair GenU 9JA’s Task Force 2 on Workplace Readiness, and work closely with all GenU 9JA partners and young champions, the Young People’s Action Team, the U-Report Specialist and all programme sections and the Innovation Manager to ensure a seamless support to UNICEF’s programming.

Main Responsibilties and Tasks
Support the GenU 9JA Lead to implement the enabler in support of NCO’s programmes’ for delivery of results at scale:

• Provide support in ensuring GenU 9JA’s Strategy is integrated into UNICEF programme strategies and aligned to outcomes for children and adolescents in education, health, nutrition, child protection, WASH, Gender and Development and other relevant programme sections
• Implement existing GenU 9JA projects, such as Unilever FUCAP, GESP P2E, SAP and Botnar Foundation
• Manage GenU 9JA programme budgets and fundraise, as needed
• Chair Task Force 2 and organize quarterly meetings
• Support GenU 9JA’s Secretariat to monitor implementation and progress of the GenU 9JA strategic plan and ensure timely contribution from UNICEF NCO on agreed components

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• An Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields is required: International Development, Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Education or another relevant field.
• A Bachelor's degree with an additional 2 years of relevant professional experience nay be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and international level working with children and marginalized youth in the global south, including on adolescent/youth/community engagement and innovation
• Experience with working Generation Unlimited globally or at national level will be an asset.
• Specialized training in youth, gender, diversity, community leadership and engagement, entrepreneurship, innovation and social, behavioral change is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, public speaking, presentation, writing, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Fluency in English and a second UN language; Local working language of the duty station an asset

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

• Builds and maintains partnerships (1)
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1)
• Drive to achieve results for impact (1)
• Innovates and embraces change (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
• Thinks and acts strategically (1)
• Works collaboratively with others (1)

Application Closing Date
8th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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