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Programme SpecialistNew

Position:Professional | NO-3Deadline:26 Aug 2026 (6 days left)Job ID:595176Posted on:19 Aug 2026 (1 day ago)
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Job Description

Supports the planning, design, implementation and administration of UNICEF projects in Qamishli, helping deliver programme priorities with timely, high-quality results. The role promotes equity, inclusion and children's rights through programme development, fund management, monitoring, capacity building, advocacy, knowledge management and partnership coordination in a humanitarian context.

Key Details

Position Details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

5 years

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Recruitment scope

National recruitment

Language Requirements

Required

English, Arabic

Preferred

Another official language, Local language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage programme activities
  • Manage programme funds
  • Monitor and evaluate programme results
  • Apply rights-based and results-based programme management
  • Build national and local capacity
  • Coordinate partnerships and collaboration
  • Advance advocacy at national, community and family levels

Role Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in Social Science, International Development, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, Development Studies or a related field
  • At least five years of relevant experience in emergency response, programme management, results-based management, monitoring and evaluation or related fields
  • Fluency in English and Arabic

Desired Criteria

  • Emergency response or fieldwork experience
  • Donor relations or policy advocacy knowledge
  • Capacity-building experience
  • Knowledge of Kurdish
  • Relevant country-level experience in development, fragile or humanitarian settings

Skills

Additional Information

  • Official source evidence limitation: The complete Programme Specialist job-description attachment is not included in the official posting

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICEF Careers, on 19 Aug 2026.