Programme Specialist (Gender & Disability Inclusion)

The Programme Specialist (Gender & Disability Inclusion) will report to the Deputy Representative - Programme for general guidance and direction. The Specialist supports country office programming processes by providing expert technical advice and operational support to country office colleagues and internal and external partners and stakeholders. This role ensures that gender, disability, and adolescent development and participation—established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework, and UN intergovernmental bodies—are integrated into UNICEF’s advocacy, policies, programmes, and humanitarian work. Key responsibilities include country programme development and planning, programme management and monitoring, and delivering results aligned with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). The incumbent will work across sectors such as Child Protection, Social Behaviour Change (SBC), Communication, Education, Health, Nutrition, Social Policy, WASH, Climate, Planning, Emergency, and Monitoring & Evaluation to support adolescent development, disability inclusion, and gender equality. The role also involves establishing specific goals, objectives, and implementation plans for adolescent development and participation programmes, ensuring the voices of adolescents and children are systematically considered in all stages of the programme cycle.

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in social sciences, international development, gender studies, disability inclusion, public health, or a related field; Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme management, gender and disability inclusion, or adolescent development; Experience in integrating gender, disability, and adolescent participation into policies, programmes, and humanitarian work; Strong technical knowledge of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework, and UN intergovernmental bodies; Experience in results-based planning and monitoring & evaluation; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with government, civil society, and UN agencies; Fluency in English is required; Knowledge of additional UN languages (e.g., French, Spanish) is an asset.