Job Vacancy at UNICEF, Dar es Salaam — October 2026

Programme Support Officer

Organisation: UNICEF
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Assignment Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Work Location: On UNICEF premises
Assignment Type: National Expert UCoS
Work Schedule: Full-time
Duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension
Expected Start Date: 1 November 2026
Number of Positions: 1
SDG: Goal 4 – Quality Education
Advertisement Closing Date: 15 October 2026 at 03:00

 

About UNICEF

UNICEF works in countries and territories around the world to promote children’s survival, protection and development. Its work covers child health and nutrition, water and sanitation, quality basic education, and protection of children from violence, exploitation and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely through voluntary contributions from individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Key Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Representative Programme and other relevant supervisors, the Programme Support Officer will:

• Maintain the Deputy Representative’s calendar and arrange meetings.
• Take accurate and coherent meeting minutes.
• Support the preparation of comprehensive briefing packages for donor and partner engagements and high-level events, including content creation and photography.
• Review, copyedit and refine donor reports, project proposals and concept notes in line with UNICEF branding, style and messaging guidelines.
• Draft clear and well-structured communications for reports, briefs and knowledge products.
• Maintain and update the internal funding pipeline using Excel trackers.
• Generate regular reports, dashboards and presentations on key performance indicators and donor reporting.
• Support the use of digital and AI tools to synthesize complex data and generate actionable insights for statutory reports, dashboards and KPI presentations.
• Contribute to grants management, including monitoring grant expiry and supporting reprogramming or extension processes.
• Facilitate the preparation of funds utilization reports to track expenditures and commitments.
• Use AI, automation tools and digital platforms to streamline repetitive tasks such as data analysis and report generation.
• Serve as a resource for digital platforms including SAP, Service Gateway, Power BI and SharePoint.
• Maintain effective document repository systems and SharePoint for programme documentation.

UN Volunteer Responsibilities

The assignment also requires the volunteer to promote volunteerism by:

• Building knowledge and understanding of volunteerism and participating in UNV activities.
• Engaging with traditional and local forms of volunteerism in Tanzania.
• Building relationships with youth organizations, community-based organizations and civil society organizations.
• Supporting community-driven voluntary activities.
• Contributing articles, write-ups and stories based on field experiences.
• Supporting the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers.
• Promoting the UNV Online Volunteering service where technically possible.

Eligibility Requirements

Age: 18–80 years

Required Experience: 7 years

Nationality: Applicants must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, International Relations, Data Science or a related field is an asset.

Languages:

• English – Fluent, required
• Swahili – Fluent, desirable

Skills and Experience

Applicants should have:

• Experience in programme support, project management, resource mobilization, grant management or donor reporting, preferably within the UN system, international organizations or non-profit sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in donor reporting, grant management and resource mobilization.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and data visualization tools such as Power BI and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with digital productivity tools, AI-driven data synthesis and automation platforms.
• Experience or skills in photography and design.
• Strong communication, teamwork, planning, organizing, accountability and adaptability skills.
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility and openness to learning and new experiences.
• Respect for diversity and adaptability to different cultures, environments and living conditions.
• Previous volunteer experience or experience involving another culture is highly regarded.
• University graduates are preferred, although candidates with some university education may be considered.

Core Competencies

The position requires strong:

• Integrity and professionalism
• Accountability
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Planning and organizing
• Teamwork and respect for diversity
• Communication skills
• Commitment to voluntary engagement and UN core values

Areas of Expertise

• Community Development
• Education
• Data Science
• Information Management
• Artificial Intelligence

Living Conditions

The duty station is Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s major centre for business and government, with significant concentrations of trade, services and manufacturing.

Inclusivity and Reasonable Accommodation

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme committed to diversity and non-discrimination. UNICEF also offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities during the recruitment process and assignment where required.

Important Notice

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interview, testing or recruitment fees. Applicants should disregard any request for payment and exercise caution when submitting personal information online.

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