UNICEF Planning Specialist Jobs in Nigeria

UNICEF Planning Specialist Jobs in Nigeria


  • UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives.

  • To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

  • And we never give up.

  • For every child, a fair chance

  • In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children's rights in partnership with government, civil society, children and families.

    How can you make a difference?

  • Under direct supervision of the Representative and working closely with the head of RC Office/Strategic Planning Advisor, the staff member will support efforts to strengthen the capacity of the UN Country Team and provide support in coordinating and planning a coherent UN response to national development/humanitarian priorities.

  • She /he will collaborate as needed with the UNCT members, RC/HC Office staff, programme and operations teams of the UN Agencies, Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society.

    Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Effective coordination and communication across the Representative and Resident Coordinator multiple responsibilities including partnerships, coordination and collaboration

  • Provide support to the UN SDGS group for the implementation of the 2030 agenda in Nigeria.

  • Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and management

  • Support national and local capacity building/sustainability

  • Provide support in the roll-out of the UNDAF 2018-2022

  • Please refer to the attached terms of reference for the detailed duties and responsibilities Download File TOR Planning Specialist P3, Abuja, Nigeria.pdf

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

  • A Master's Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at the national and international level in international development issues and providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.

  • Previous
    experience in UN Coordination and UNDAF mechanisms is considered an asset.

  • Knowledge about the UN and RC systems would be an advantage.

  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.

  • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.

  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

    For every Child, you demonstrate

  • UNICEF's core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA), and

    Core Competencies

  • Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)

  • Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)

  • Works Collaboratively with others (3)

  • Builds and Maintains Partnerships (3)

  • Innovates and Embraces Change (2)

  • Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)

  • Drives to achieve impactful results (2)

  • Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

    Functional Competencies

  • Analyzing (2)

  • Learning and Researching (2)

  • Planning and Organizing (2)

  • Persuading and Influencing (2)

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Planning Specialist Jobs in Nigeria

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