Programme Officer
Support the coordination and management of the STOP Programme implemented through UNICEF's third-party contractor.
Overview
Support the coordination and management of the STOP Programme implemented through UNICEF's third-party contractor.
You have:
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in programme support, project or programme coordination, administration, operations, or human resources.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
Contract
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The UN Volunteer will be part of the Polio Outbreak Response Team within UNICEF's Global Polio Eradication Programme. Working closely with UNICEF country offices, regional offices, WHO, CDC, Gates Foundation and other Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners the team supports country offices responding to polio outbreaks by coordinating surge personnel, technical assistance, and operational support to ensure timely preparedness and high-quality response activities.
The primary focus of the assignment will be to support the coordination and management of the STOP Programme implemented through UNICEF's third-party contractor.
Under the supervision of the Emergency Specialist, the UN Volunteer will: • Support day-to-day coordination of the consultant’s deployment. • Monitor deployment requests and maintain tracking systems for consultants and surge personnel. • Liaise with country offices, regional offices, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and other partners on deployment requirements and status updates. • Track consultant contracts, deployment timelines, travel arrangements, and extensions. • Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and deployment summaries. • Maintain records and databases related to deployments. • Support coordination meetings and follow up on action points with relevant stakeholders. • Assist with knowledge management, documentation of lessons learned, and preparation of briefing materials.
• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Self-management
At least 7 years of relevant experience in programme support, project or programme coordination, administration, operations, or human resources. • Strong organizational and communication skills. • Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
Nairobi is a well-established UN duty station with good international connectivity, modern communications infrastructure, and access to quality accommodation, banking, medical facilities, and a wide range of goods and services. While security precautions are advised, particularly regarding petty crime and movement in certain areas, the city offers a comfortable living environment with reliable utilities and diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Nairobi provides a dynamic and multicultural setting that supports both professional and personal development, while requiring adherence to standard UN security measures and local cultural norms.
You may check the full benefits and allowances applicable to the duty station using the UVP calculator. Please see the Conditions of Service for UN Volunteers for more information and details.”
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple stakeholders with competing interests. | This question aims to evaluate your stakeholder management and coordination skills. | Share specific examples that highlight your ability to balance multiple priorities and communicate effectively. |
| How do you ensure timely reporting and documentation in a project? | The interviewer wants to assess your organizational skills and attention to detail. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you adapted to a significant change in a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure effective communication with partners? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to analyze data to inform project decisions. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing a project with tight deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you discuss a challenging project you coordinated and how you resolved issues that arose? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with knowledge management in projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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