Programme Associate (Child Protection), Ankara, Türkiye

## Programme Associate (Child Protection), Ankara, Türkiye - Organization:UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund - Office:UNICEF Ankara, Turkey 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 Chance How can you make a difference? The Generic Job Profile for the Programme Associate at theG-6 levelis 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. 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. Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks - 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 - Capacity Building & Event Coordination - Flexibility & Surge Support If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:Programme Associate G6.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… - Education: Secondary Education in any related fields.Work Experience: 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: Both English and Turkish - Proficient/Fluent - Education: Secondary Education in any related fields.Work Experience: 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: Both English and Turkish - Proficient/Fluent - Education: Secondary Education in any related fields.Work Experience: 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: Both English and Turkish - Proficient/Fluent - Education: Secondary Education in any related fields. - Work Experience: 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: Both English and Turkish - Proficient/Fluent - DesirablesLanguage: 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. - 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. - 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. For every Child, you demonstrate... 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 Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF . Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore,