For every child, the right to a Champion
As a Programme Associate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective implementation and monitoring of the Child Nutrition Fund's global portfolio. Working closely with colleagues across UNICEF and external partners, you will help ensure that resources are managed efficiently, programme results are tracked effectively, and critical information is translated into actionable insights.
You will contribute to grant management, budget monitoring, data analysis, reporting, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing, and operational support. Through your work, you will help strengthen programme performance, support evidence-based decision-making, and contribute to UNICEF's mission of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to survive, thrive and reach their full potential.
This role is ideal for a motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment, has strong organizational and analytical skills, and is passionate about making a measurable impact on children's lives globally.
Join UNICEF's Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) Management Unit in Brussels and contribute to one of UNICEF's flagship global initiatives addressing child malnutrition. In this role, you will support the effective delivery of CNF-supported programmes by coordinating grant management processes, monitoring budgets and programme performance, analyzing data, and facilitating collaboration with internal and external partners. Working within a dynamic international team, you will help ensure that resources are used effectively to accelerate nutrition outcomes for children and women globally.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Grant Management, Budget Monitoring and Reporting
Operational and Administrative Support
Project Management and Implementing Partnership Coordination
Data Management, Analysis and Reporting
Communication, Knowledge Sharing and Stakeholder Engagement
Capacity Building and Event Coordination
Flexibility and Surge Support during Emergencies and Priority Initiatives
Through these responsibilities, you will contribute to evidence-based decision-making, effective programme implementation, and the successful achievement of UNICEF's global child nutrition goals.
Minimum requirements
Create project plans, objectives and deliverables. Track and organize resources like time, budget, and team efforts. Identify and report potential risks for further guidance
Navigate organizational dynamics and adapt behavior to respond to different situations.Choose appropriate words, tone and tailors' messages respectfully and persuasively to suit different audiences.Write clear, concise and well-structured reports and documents using appropriate language.Pay close attention to what others are saying, asking questions for clarification.Present ideas and information clearly in front of groups.
Analyze data, identify trends, patterns and anomalies.Evaluate information, analyze problems, identify underlying causes and risks.Summarize and communicate findings, focusing on actionable insights to support decision-making.Make decisions in time-sensitive situations, even with incomplete information.Assess the potential impact of solutions (costs, benefits and risks).
Utilize AI-powered tools and platforms to automate data analysis.Apply prompts to improve the quality of reports and data, ensuring alignment with internal regulations and policies. Use specialist technology business systems and software.Analyze and summarize data from various business systems to generate reports and insights.
Desirables
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
- Experience in international organizations is an asset.
- SAP, SharePoint, data privacy, AI tools
- Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset.
- Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.
Remarks
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.