Programme Associate (G-6), FT, #017783, Cotonou, Benin - WCAR

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 30 Aug 2026 7 days left

Overview

Supports respective sections by carrying out programme support functions to develop, implement, and monitor the country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery.


Key Responsibilities
  • Facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs).
  • Ensuring 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.
  • Helping conduct regular spot checks of partner’s projects.
  • Monitoring and tracking the efficient distribution of supplies.
  • Supporting the programme section in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs).
  • Carrying out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items.
  • Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators.
  • Regularly monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of section.
  • Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors.
  • Supports capacity development activities related to programme development.
Required Experience

A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required. Knowledge of Benin context is required.

Qualifications

Completion of secondary education is required. A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace 3 years of related work experience. A Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) may replace an additional 2 years.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in French is required. Intermediate knowledge Fon language is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, English, Russian or Spanish) is desirable. Technical or university courses related to the work of the organization are an asset. 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.
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
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