Job Opportunity for Programme Specialist at UNICEF in New Delhi, India

**Job Title:** Programme Specialist, NOC, Fixed Term Appointment

**Job Location:** New Delhi, India (Open for individuals with a valid work permit for India).  The position may involve travel to Nepal.

**About UNICEF:**

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.  UNICEF is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional development within a supportive and rewarding work environment.

**Job Summary:**

The India Country Office (ICO) seeks an experienced and dynamic Programme Specialist to provide high-quality support to the Representative.  This involves coordinated management and oversight of the ICO, encompassing the main office in New Delhi, 13 large field offices, and outposts.  Responsibilities include strategic planning and coordination, implementation of internal guidelines, process improvement, analysis of socio-political-economic trends in India, and support for policy advocacy and external partnerships.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Advise senior management on strategic and management issues, engaging deeply with specific projects/activities as needed.

* Support front office team coordination for meetings (Front Office, All Staff, Joint Consultative Committee).  Lead Country Management Team meetings, coordinate minutes, and follow-up actions.

* Support policy advocacy efforts, preparing high-quality briefing notes, policy documents, and advocacy strategies.

* Coordinate and lead processes for preparing speeches, briefing notes, communications, and reports.  Ensure consistent messaging across ICO engagements.

* Represent the India Country Office at meetings, missions, or events as requested.

**Experience Required:**

* An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.

* A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in external relations, programme management, public affairs, general office administration, or international development cooperation, preferably within the United Nations or a similar international organization.

* Fluency in English and Hindi is required.  Mastery of another UN language is an asset.

**Desirable Qualifications:**

* Strong background in public affairs, including preparing high-quality briefing notes, policy documents, and advocacy strategies.

* Proven ability to advise senior leaders on strategic and management issues.

* Expertise in managing front office operations, coordinating meetings, and overseeing timely task completion.

* Experience in fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace culture.

* Demonstrated capacity to identify and implement process improvements.

**UNICEF Core Values:**  The successful candidate will demonstrate UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability.