Programme Coordination and Partnerships Officer

Host entity: UNICEF Marshall Islands

Volunteer type: National

Areas of expertise: Project management, programme development, strategy, Administration, Community development

Application deadline: 22/08/2026

Mission and objectives

UNICEF works in the world's toughest places to reach the most disadvantaged children and adolescents – and to protect the rights of every child, everywhere.

Assignment context

UNICEF Pacific supports the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) across key programme areas including Education, Child Protection, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). While UNICEF does not maintain a fixed office presence in Majuro, programme implementation is managed through the UNICEF North Pacific Field Office in the Federated States of Micronesia.

RMI is a geographically dispersed small island developing state consisting of approximately 1,200 islands and atolls, with a population of around 54,600 people . Operational delivery is complex due to remoteness, logistical constraints, and limited infrastructure.

UNICEF is expanding its programme footprint in RMI, with multiple sectoral interventions being implemented through a combination of consultants, government counterparts, and partners. While technical capacity exists across sectors, there is a critical need for dedicated coordination support to ensure alignment, efficiency, and coherence across programmes.

This UNV assignment aims to strengthen cross-sectoral coordination, enhance collaboration among stakeholders, and support effective and timely delivery of programme results for children.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Field Office (North Pacific), the Volunteer will:

• Support overall coordination of UNICEF programmes in RMI across sectors (Education, Child Protection, Health and Nutrition, WASH)
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among UNICEF teams, government counterparts, and partners
• Track implementation progress and proactively identify bottlenecks and solutions
• Support planning, monitoring, and reporting processes, including annual workplans and donor reporting
• Assist in organizing coordination meetings, missions, and field visits
• Strengthen linkages between technical consultants and programme priorities
• Support strategic alignment of sectoral interventions with UNICEF Country Programme priorities and donor requirements
• Support emergency response coordination as needed
• Assist in data consolidation, analysis, and presentation for decision-making
• Contribute to documentation of lessons learned and good practices
• Provide logistical and operational coordination support for programme implementation and missions

Skills and experience

• Experience in programme coordination and/or development projects
• Experience working with government counterparts and development partners
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote and challenging duty station
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Familiarity with Pacific island contexts
• Basic understanding of UNICEF programme areas (Education, Child Protection, Health/Nutrition, WASH, ECD)

**Note**:
Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum professional experience requirements for a UN Volunteer ‘Specialist’ assignment are still encouraged to apply; if selected, they may be recruited under the Conditions of Service applicable to UN Volunteer Associate’ assignments.

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organizing
• Professionalism
• Self-management

Living conditions

The duty station (Majuro) is classified as a C duty station . Living conditions are relatively basic, with limited infrastructure compared to larger duty stations.

• Climate: Tropical, hot year-round
• Connectivity: Limited internet access, particularly outside main areas
• Transportation: Relies primarily on taxis and limited domestic flights
• Healthcare: Basic facilities, with one hospital and limited private services
• Cost of living: Relatively high due to reliance on imported goods
• Accommodation: Limited but available through hotels and apartments

RMI offers a unique and enriching professional experience but requires adaptability, flexibility, and resilience due to its remote and dispersed geography.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.