Programme Specialist

Leads planning, implementation, monitoring and administration of UNICEF Madagascar climate and environment projects, strengthening evidence-based programme management, partner capacity, advocacy and efficient use of resources for child-focused results.

Department: Climate and Environment cross-cutting programme

• Lead planning, design, implementation, monitoring and administration of assigned climate and environment projects
• Prepare and update situation analyses, work plans, recommendations and programme status reports
• Identify critical intervention points and effective strategies for programme implementation
• Manage programme funds, expenditure certification, supply requirements and cash needs
• Conduct programme monitoring and evaluations to improve performance and document results
• Apply rights-based and results-based approaches across programme and project processes
• Build national and local partner capacity for sustainable climate and environment programming
• Maintain partnerships and coordination for advocacy, technical cooperation, information sharing and networking

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, international relations, public administration, public policy, social or sustainable development, natural or agricultural sciences, anthropology or another relevant field
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience in programme management, climate change, environmental management, monitoring and evaluation, policy analysis, capacity building, partnership development, knowledge management, child rights or humanitarian coordination
• Fluency in French and Malagasy

• Fixed Term Appointment
• Elevated child safeguarding risk role with additional vetting and assessment
• National Officer candidates require existing visa and work authorisation for the duty station
• Appointment is subject to medical clearance and any required inoculation