Programme Specialist (Risk & Safeguarding), P-3, Fixed Term Position, Islamabad, Pakistan, #00136528

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 23 Jul 2026 0 days left

Overview

Provides technical support to programme and operations teams in the implementation of Social and Environmental Safeguards (SES) and broader safeguarding functions, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). Supports an integrated risk management approach.


Key Responsibilities

Provides technical support to programme and operations teams in the implementation of Social and Environmental Safeguards (SES) and broader safeguarding functions, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), partner safeguarding assessments, and risk mitigation measures. Supports an integrated risk management approach that aligns with the global policy framework and global architecture which consolidates SES, safeguarding, and PSEA within a unified risk portfolio. Contributes to strengthened coordination, enhanced accountability, and improved compliance across programmes and operations, ensuring effective safeguarding standards and risk-informed decision-making.

Required Experience

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in professional experience in programme management, including having worked with the UN and/or INGO with specific focus on coordination, programme management, risk management and community engagement in developing countries is required. Prior experience in analytics, capacity building, networking facilitation, stakeholder communication, workshop facilitation is required.

Qualifications

Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in International Development, Sociology, Gender Studies, International Development, Humanitarian Affairs, Human Rights, International Law and any other related fields.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Contract Duration
Fixed Term Position
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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