Overview
The Programme Coordination Officer strengthens coordination and management functions by providing support to leadership, managing documentation, and facilitating engagement with government and external stakeholders. The role enhances strategic coordination and decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level executive coordination support.
- Coordinate engagement with Government, sector coordination mechanisms, and external stakeholders.
- Provide strategic support to partnerships and interagency collaboration.
- Support oversight of special projects and office management priorities.
- Coordinate government and external stakeholder engagements.
- Strengthen knowledge management and institutional governance.
- Track emergency incidents and inform the donor relation unit.
Required Experience
- At least 2 years of professional experience in coordination, communication, and community engagement within development or humanitarian contexts.
- Prior exposure to or collaboration with sub-national government counterparts is an advantage.
- Demonstrated expertise in AAP, ESS, CFRM or similar mechanisms (in at least one).
- Demonstrated expertise in linking/aligning routine programming with national level policy work with strong engagement with sub-national government counterparts in multiple ministries, is an asset.
- Familiarity with UNICEF internal systems and processes, including SharePoint, InSight, RAM 3.0, eTools, eZHACT etc., is an asset.
- Demonstrated high quality analytical writing and presentation skills.
- Prior experience in information management, data visualisation, cross-sectoral integration, strategic communication and advocacy is strongly preferred.
- At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning.
- Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.
- An advanced level of skill and expertise in MS Excel is required.
- Working knowledge of Power BI will be an asset.
Qualifications
• First University Degree (i.e Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work, Anthropology, Sociology, or any other related fields.
