Programme Specialist

2 months ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya UNICEF Full time

UNICEF is a leading provider of vaccines for developing countries, supporting child health and nutrition, education, and protecting children from various threats.

The Programme Specialist plays a vital role in supporting children and young people who are on the move.

This position focuses on strengthening the organization's work on children's rights in displacement contexts through various means such as evidence generation, capacity building, and policy influencing.

  • Support UNICEF's initiatives on inclusive social protection and other essential services for displaced populations.
  • Provide technical assistance to regions and country offices on displacement issues for children.
  • Contribute to developing country program documents in areas affected by displacement.
  • Consolidate evidence and knowledge on social protection in displacement contexts.
  • Engage with stakeholders to influence policies for children in displacement situations.
  • Support youth engagement programs in migration and displacement initiatives.
  • Participate in team activities and other duties as needed.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • An advanced degree in relevant fields such as Public Policy or International Relations.
  • At least five years of professional experience in social protection or displacement fields.
  • Experience in global policy influencing related to social protection in displacement contexts.
  • Knowledge of children's rights, international development, and humanitarian issues.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to simplify complex policies.
  • Advocacy experience at the international level.
  • Fluency in English, with proficiency in another UN language being a plus.


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