Programme Development Officer (SHIFT Africa) (P)

• Master's degree in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, International Development, Labour Market Development, Social Sciences or related field with five years relevant experience; or a university degree in these fields with seven years relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating large-scale, multi-country, multi-partner programmes.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning approaches, including indicator development and data analysis.
• Experience working in international, inter-governmental, non-governmental organisations, the UN or government.
• Experience engaging with governments, development partners, private sector and financial institutions in programme or partnership development.
• Programme and project development skills with ability to translate technical concepts into measurable programme designs.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesise quantitative and qualitative evidence.
• Ability to develop results frameworks and integrate MEAL into programme design.
• Ability to engage effectively with donors and partners and support resource mobilisation.
• Ability to coordinate diverse teams across multi-country processes.
• Partnership-development skills to understand partner incentives and structure partnerships.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written.
• Working knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage (preferred).

Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Friday, 20 November 2026.