Programme Associate; Child Protection), G-, Temporary Position, of Türkiye, of Türkiye

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.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to a Chance

How can you make a difference?

The Generic Job Profile for the Programme Associate at the G-6 level is to be used in a UNICEF offices, in one of the programme sections. The Programme Associate (G‑6) is embedded within Programme Section, Child Protection section, reporting to the Child Protection Officer (NOB) who is unit lead for the Access to Justice unit and under the overall guidance of the Section Chief.

This role bridges operational delivery by liaising regularly with multiple units—Programme, Operations, Finance, Supply—and with external partners (Ministry of Justice, UTBA, TGNA and CSOs). The Incumbent will be supporting CP sector and in particular justice for children partners.

Purpose for the job
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Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Associate provides specialized programme and administrative support to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's programmes. The role involves substantial engagement in data analysis, budget tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organizational rules. Incumbent exercises judgment, anticipates needs, and recommends actions that contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting results.

• Project Management and Implementing Partnership Coordination
• Data Management, Analysis & Reporting
• Grant Management, Budget Monitoring and Reporting
• Digital Innovation & Operational Efficiency
• Communication, Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Education
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  Secondary Education in any related fields.
• Work Experience
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  At least 6 years of relevant work experience in child protection, access to justice, program management, grant management, budget monitoring, donor reporting, partnership management and any other related fields.
• Skills
  : data analysis, knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Language Requirements
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  Both English and Turkish - Proficient/Fluent
• Language:
  Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
• Having professional and/or university courses related to the field of work.
• Having skills in SAP, Power BI, SharePoint, AI tools, PSEA.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others

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