UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Programme Assistant on fixed term appointment to be based in the Apia field office in Samoa. Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Field Office in Samoa the Programme Assistant supports the Field Office by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Help eliminate childhood lead poisoning worldwide.Join UNICEF as a Programme Specialist [Lead (Pb) Knowledge Generation and Use], where you’ll lead the development of cutting-edge tools—like the “Toolkit to End Childhood Lead Poisoning”—and transform data and research into actionable resources for countries and partners.The Programme Specialist [Lead-Free Future Programme] will play an important role in driving progress, at a country and global level, toward the mitigation of lead. They will ensure the technical rigor of UNICEF’s programmes against lead by providing technical guidance, support and quality assurance to ROs/COs, global programme management , global programme support and contribute learnings in support of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future.
Be a driving force behind a lead-free future for every child.UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Programme Specialist (Lead [Pb] Knowledge Generation and Use) to join the Secretariat of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. In this role, you’ll lead the development and dissemination of cutting-edge technical tools, including the flagship Toolkit to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, and manage a central knowledge hub that empowers governments and partners to act on this urgent public health crisis.This is your opportunity to shape policy, influence global practice, and work alongside top researchers, policymakers, and technical experts to eliminate lead exposure—one of the most widespread, yet preventable threats to child health. If you’re passionate about turning science into action, strengthening country systems, and driving meaningful, lasting change, this role is your platform to make a lasting global impact.Join us and help catalyze a world where no child is poisoned by lead.
Under the supervision of the Contracts Manager (P4), the Contracts Associate (GS6) is responsible for assistance and support to the Contracting Unit within Supply Section, ensuring full compliance of procurement activities for Institutional Contractors within the applicable UNICEF rules, regulations, policies and strategies, in the management of contracting of services requirements with access to VISION. The contracts Associate (GS6) provides effective services to the program/requisitioning sections, ensuring accurate and timely processing of purchase requisitions and requests up to the completion and closure of the contract/order, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the customers.
The Senior Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office, Afar, Amahara and Tigray Field Offices, external partners and agency counterparts in support of the implementation of the programme. S/He regularly monitors financial and programme implementation milestones, provides regular feedback on the status of programme and financial indicators and advises on improvements to keep programme activities on track.
UNICEF Pacific is hiring a Programme Assistant on fixed term appointment to be based in the Apia field office in Samoa. Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Field Office in Samoa the Programme Assistant supports the Field Office by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Help eliminate childhood lead poisoning worldwide.Join UNICEF as a Programme Specialist [Lead (Pb) Knowledge Generation and Use], where you’ll lead the development of cutting-edge tools—like the “Toolkit to End Childhood Lead Poisoning”—and transform data and research into actionable resources for countries and partners.The Programme Specialist [Lead-Free Future Programme] will play an important role in driving progress, at a country and global level, toward the mitigation of lead. They will ensure the technical rigor of UNICEF’s programmes against lead by providing technical guidance, support and quality assurance to ROs/COs, global programme management , global programme support and contribute learnings in support of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future.
Be a driving force behind a lead-free future for every child.UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Programme Specialist (Lead [Pb] Knowledge Generation and Use) to join the Secretariat of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. In this role, you’ll lead the development and dissemination of cutting-edge technical tools, including the flagship Toolkit to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, and manage a central knowledge hub that empowers governments and partners to act on this urgent public health crisis.This is your opportunity to shape policy, influence global practice, and work alongside top researchers, policymakers, and technical experts to eliminate lead exposure—one of the most widespread, yet preventable threats to child health. If you’re passionate about turning science into action, strengthening country systems, and driving meaningful, lasting change, this role is your platform to make a lasting global impact.Join us and help catalyze a world where no child is poisoned by lead.
Under the supervision of the Contracts Manager (P4), the Contracts Associate (GS6) is responsible for assistance and support to the Contracting Unit within Supply Section, ensuring full compliance of procurement activities for Institutional Contractors within the applicable UNICEF rules, regulations, policies and strategies, in the management of contracting of services requirements with access to VISION. The contracts Associate (GS6) provides effective services to the program/requisitioning sections, ensuring accurate and timely processing of purchase requisitions and requests up to the completion and closure of the contract/order, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the customers.
The Senior Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office, Afar, Amahara and Tigray Field Offices, external partners and agency counterparts in support of the implementation of the programme. S/He regularly monitors financial and programme implementation milestones, provides regular feedback on the status of programme and financial indicators and advises on improvements to keep programme activities on track.
