Programme Specialist

The Programme Specialist will strengthen an integrated UNICEF programme in the Republic of the Marshall Islands by supporting programme coordination, partnership development, resource mobilization, and strategic engagement across sectors. The role involves working closely with government, donors, civil society, and development partners to translate CRC commitments into practical results for children and families, focusing on equity, inclusion, and climate resilience.

Responsibilities

• Overall programme coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring, and partnership management in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
• Serve as UNICEF's key operational focal point in Majuro, driving multi-sectoral alignment and coordinating with government ministries, UN agencies, development partners, and donors.
• Optimize the use of programme resources for children.
• Multi-sectoral programme coordination and operational management.
• Partnership, UN coordination, and donor engagement.
• Programme planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Fund management, financial governance, and internal controls.
• Knowledge management, policy advocacy, and capacity building.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field is required.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Programme, Social Policy, Government, knowledge management, capacity building, advocacy, grant management, humanitarian response and related fields.
• Experience with Rights-based and Results-Based Management, Programme Monitoring & Evaluation, Partnership Management, UNICEF Programme Policy, Procedures, and Guideline Analysis.
• Detailed knowledge of UNICEF procedures and guidance including methodology of programme/project management.
• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNICEF position and approaches.
• Gender equality and diversity awareness is required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Regional or international development experience is desirable.
• Experience in building capacity for programs to respond to child survivors of sexual violence is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
• Experience in a Pacific or small island developing state (SIDS) context is desirable, including familiarity with challenges related to remoteness, geographic dispersion, and climate vulnerability.
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and partnership management skills, with the ability to work effectively across sectors and institutions, is desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Skills

• Programme Management
• Social Policy
• Government Knowledge
• Knowledge Management
• Capacity Building
• Advocacy
• Grant Management
• Humanitarian Response
• Rights-Based Management
• Result-Based Management
• Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
• Partnership Management
• UNICEF Programme Policy
• UNICEF Rules and Procedures
• Project Management Methodology
• Global Human Rights
• Gender Equality Awareness
• Diversity Awareness
• Resource Mobilization
• Strategic Engagements
• Coordination Skills
• Facilitation Skills

Languages

English