Programme Specialist

The specialist helps UNICEF Mozambique execute strategic priorities by coordinating leadership decisions, field-office follow-up and information flows, leading knowledge and internal communications, supporting risk and change management, and preparing high-quality executive documents.

Department: Representative's Office

• Lead and strengthen knowledge-management systems across the Country Office
• Support internal communication and organisational change processes
• Coordinate and track strategic priorities, leadership decisions and action points
• Connect the Country Office and field offices on supervision, programmes, advocacy and emergencies
• Draft briefing notes, talking points, decision memos, procedures and position papers
• Manage information flows for the Representative's Office and ensure timely team follow-up
• Research issues and prepare documentation for meetings, missions and external engagements
• Strengthen UNICEF positioning and coordination with UN partners, donors and stakeholders

• Advanced university degree in international relations, political science, public administration or another relevant technical field
• At least five years of relevant experience in external relations, public affairs, international development cooperation, human rights or a related field
• Experience within the United Nations, government, an international organisation or an NGO
• Fluency in English

• Temporary appointment duration is six months
• Appointment requires medical clearance and, for international professional staff, a host-country visa
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment