Programme Officer (Resilience and Climate Change), NO-2, Temporary Position

A Programme Officer (Resilience and Climate Change), NO-2, Temporary Position position is currently open at UNICEF with the duty station in Mogadishu. The role requires a skilled individual with 2 - 3 years of experience in Programme Affairs or a related field. The closing date for this vacancy is Apr, 24. Job no: 592382Contract type: Temporary AppointmentDuty Station: MogadishuLocation: SomaliaCategories: Programme Management 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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to a Future How can you make a difference? The objective of the post is to provide households with sustainable food security and livelihoods that enable them to produce, access and afford nutritious food. In addition, these interventions will help communities produce sufficient food to sell their surplus, and to add value and connect with higher value markets to boost household income and savings. This in turn will further improve their access to education, health, and WASH services. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support The technical coordination - Focal point for the Joint Resilience Programme, currently KFW funded and implemented jointly by UNICEF, and WFP. Serve as the link between technical teams and Resilience Unit to follow up on recommendations from technical specialists on implementation progress, challenges, best practices, and identification of new opportunities are shared and discussed. Support quality of resilience and climate change programming through collection of evidence and data to organize them to highlight resilience chal === Skills & Qualifications === To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Minimum requirements: Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Social Science, International Relations, Community Development and any other related fields. Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant professional work experience.Experience in coordination, grants and project management, reporting.Strong communication skills, including an ability to build rapport with individuals and groups and maintain an effective network of individuals across organizational departments, agencies, and governments. Skills: network building, coordination, grants management, project management, reporting, monitoring and evaluation. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Desirables: Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language Experience working with a KFW grant is an asset Experience in proposal --- About Mogadishu --- Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Muqdisho • Ku-meel-gaar • Shaqo Cusub

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Minimum requirements: Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Social Science, International Relations, Community Development and any other related fields. Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant professional work experience.Experience in coordination, grants and project management, reporting.Strong communication skills, including an ability to build rapport with individuals and groups and maintain an effective network of individuals across organizational departments, agencies, and governments. Skills: network building, coordination, grants management, project management, reporting, monitoring and evaluation. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Desirables: Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language Experience working with a KFW grant is an asset Experience in proposal development is an asset Understanding of the socio-political context of Somalia would be an advantage Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Advertised: 14 Apr 2026 E. Africa Standard TimeDeadline: 24 Apr 2026 E. Africa Standard Time Apply on employer site