UNICEF
Senior Programme Associate, G-7, TA (364 days), #137309, Abuja, Nigeria- WCAR
- Duty station
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Country / area
- Nigeria
- Region
- Africa
- UN system
- Fund/Programme
- Closes
- in 5 days Source: 23:55, Jun 09, 2026 Africa/Lagos
About this role
The Senior Programme Associate (G-7) supports the Child Protection Programme Section in Abuja, Nigeria, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to implement strategic priorities into on-the-ground activities. The role involves technical, operational, and financial responsibilities, requiring coordination with UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and CoE-based units. The position reports to the Section Chief and is part of a 364-day assignment. The incumbent will contribute to the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of child protection programs, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's strategic objectives and standards.
Key requirements
- 5+ years professional experience in child protection
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
Nice to have
- Experience with UN systems
- Knowledge of Nigerian child protection laws
- Fluency in local languages
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Requirements at a glance
Distilled by AI from the posting- Min. experience
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in child protection, program management, or related fields.
- Required degree
- Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education, Law, Psychology, or related field is required.
- Languages
- English
The Senior Programme Associate (G‑7) is embedded within the Child Protection Programme Section, reporting to the Section Chief. Positioned at the functional categories of technical, operational, and financial areas the incumbent partners closely with other teams/sections (Operations, Finance, Supply), as well as with external stakeholders (government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors), and CoE-based units to implement strategic priorities into concrete activities on the ground. Location: Nigeria Deadline: 9 Jun 2026 11:55 PM
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