Programme Associate

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• Support to programme development and planning
• Researches, analyzes, verifies, synthesizes and compiles data and information on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations. 
• Drafts project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.
• Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.

• Provide support to the supervisor and team, as required, on programme implementation, including logistical support.
• Liaise with operations team and other relevant personnel as needed to ensure smooth programme implementation.

• Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.

• Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information in support of preparing reports pertaining to donors (both current and potential). 
• Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
• Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.

• Researches, analyzes, verifies and synthesizes information on best practices and lessons learnt to support knowledge development and capacity building
• Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by preparing training materials and participating on exercises pertaining to program processes and procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.

• The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the programme Associate to the development, implementation and monitoring of programs/projects facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the respective section, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.

• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

• A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.

• Fluency in English and Dhivehi is required.

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