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Senior Programme Manager, P-5, Fixed Term Position, #00138037, Kandahar, Afghanistan

UNICEF

Published

11 Aug 2026

Deadline

24 Aug 2026

UNICEF is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Programme Manager to lead its Polio Programme in Southern Afghanistan, the country's highest-risk region for poliovirus transmission. Based in the Southern Region, the incumbent will provide overall leadership, coordination, and oversight of polio eradication efforts, working closely with local authorities, WHO, humanitarian partners, and communities.The role will drive implementation of polio eradication strategies, strengthen integration with routine immunization, nutrition, and primary health services, and represent UNICEF at the Regional Emergency Operations Center (REOC). The position is responsible for policy dialogue, advocacy, programme quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring achievement of regional and national polio programme goals.This is a critical leadership position that contributes directly to Afghanistan’s and the global community’s efforts to eradicate polio by 2029, while advancing UNICEF’s commitment to equity and the rights of every child.