Programme Assistant (G-5), TA (364 days)

The Programme Assistant supports the polio team in the Health Section by carrying out procedural, administrative and operational tasks to enable timely programme delivery and compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations. The role involves contracting, payment processing, programme records, financial support, logistics, travel coordination, and meeting and capacity development support.

Responsibilities

• Contracting and Payment Processing.
• Programme Records and Financial Support.
• Logistics, Travel and Office Coordination.
• Meetings and Capacity Development.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.
• Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and other relevant UNICEF systems is required.
• Thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative policies and procedures is required.
• Confidentiality, initiative and sound judgment; ability to work with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds are required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is desirable.
• Technical or university courses relevant to the work of the organization are an advantage.
• Strong organization, planning, prioritization and office management skills are an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is desirable.

Skills

• Administrative Support
• Clerical Work
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• SharePoint Development
• UNICEF Systems Experience
• UNICEF Administrative Policies
• Patient Confidentiality
• Initiative
• Sound Judgment
• Office Management
• Planning and prioritization
• Contracting
• Payment Processing
• Financial Support
• Logistics Coordination
• Travel Coordination
• Meeting Support
• Capacity Development

Languages

English