Deputy Representative Programme, P-5 NGO Job UNICEF

Job Title: Deputy Representative Programme
Date Posted: 31/08/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: UNICEF
Industry: Project Management
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 03/09/2026

Project Management Jobs. UNICEF Jobs. Deputy Representative Programme providing technical and managerial leadership in development cooperation, requiring an advanced university degree in social sciences or related field with 10+ years professional development experience, in an international humanitarian environment, on-site role.

  • CO Programme planning and development
  • Support to the Representative on managing the CO
  • Monitoring and quality control of Programmes
  • Representation, alliance building and UN System coordination
  • Private Sector Engagement and Partnerships
  • Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Education: 

  • An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.

Work Experience: 

  • A minimum of ten years of professional development experience that combines technical and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level, some of which served in developing countries is required.
  • Relevant professional experience in any UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
  • Experience in humanitarian settings is strongly desired.

Skills

  • Negotiation skills
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Risk-taking ability
  • Soft skills required in sensitive political settings
  • Works well under pressure in high threat environments

Language Requirements: 

  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

Desirables:

  • Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts

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