Programme Specialist - Migration and Displacement

About

UNICEF seeks a Programme Specialist to advance the rights and inclusion of children and young people affected by migration and forced displacement. The role supports policy, programme and partnership engagement on migration, displacement and inclusive social protection, with a particular focus on the PROSPECTS Partnership. It requires an advanced university degree in a relevant field, at least five years of relevant experience, and fluency in English. Job grade: P-3. Terms of service: Temporary Appointment, 364 days. Reference: #00138953. Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya (Remote).

How to apply

Apply online through the official UNICEF Careers advert page.

Responsibilities

• Strengthening policy and programme efforts on inclusive social protection.
• Advancing evidence-based advocacy and policy influencing.
• Building and coordinating strategic partnerships for children and youth on the move.
• Supporting UNICEF’s Global Compact on Refugees commitments and preparations for the 2027 Global Refugee Forum.

Qualifications

• Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Social Policy, Public Policy, International Development, Development Studies, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Migration Studies, Forced Displacement Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Social Sciences or an
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Social Policy, Child Protection, Migration, Forced displacement, Social protection and any other related fields.
• Building and managing complex multi stakeholder processes and networks is required.
• Social Protection, Forced Displacement, Policy Analysis, Policy Advocacy, Evidence Generation, multi stakeholder management.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Experience in refugee, migration, or displacement programming.
• Experience strengthening social protection systems.
• Experience supporting government policy reform.
• Experience with UNHCR, ILO, World Bank, IFC, or other multilateral partnerships.
• Experience supporting Global Refugee Forum or Global Compact on Refugees processes.
• Experience in fragile, conflict-affected, or humanitarian settings.
• Experience in Middle East and North Africa and/or Eastern and Southern Africa.
• At least two (2) years of experience developing and disseminating technical knowledge products.
• Experience influencing global or regional social protection policy in displacement contexts.