Programme Associate

Provides programme, administrative, HACT and procedural support across UNICEF South Africa. The associate coordinates programme, finance and supply workflows, supports partners, facilitates implementation and monitoring, manages data and reporting, anticipates operational needs and promotes digital and AI-enabled efficiencies.

Department: Programme Support

• Coordinate programme, operations, finance and supply workflows
• Support programme planning, implementation, monitoring and delivery
• Provide HACT and procedural support to programme teams and partners
• Liaise with government, NGOs, donors and internal units
• Apply UNICEF rules and recommend actions on operational needs
• Manage programme funding, contracts, grants, data and reports
• Support capacity building, event coordination and donor reporting
• Promote digital and AI-enabled systems to streamline repetitive work

• Completion of secondary education
• At least six years of relevant administrative or clerical experience
• Proficiency in SAP VISION, HACT, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Power BI and AI-enabled digital tools
• Fluent English

• Fixed-term G-6 appointment in Pretoria
• The position operates in a pooled function supporting all programme sections
• UNICEF does not facilitate visas or work authorisation for General Service appointments