United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Programme Assistant
Job No: 596498
Duty Station: Abuja
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Categories: Programme Management
How can you make a difference?
- Under the close supervision of the Senior Health Manager for Polio/Immunization, you, as the Programme Assistant will support the polio team in the Health Section.
- You will carry out procedural, administrative and operational tasks that enable timely programme delivery and compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities
- Contracting and Payment Processing.
- Programme Records and Financial Support.
- Logistics, Travel and Office Coordination.
- Meetings and Capacity Development.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Completion of Secondary Education is required.
- Work Experience: 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.
- Skills: Confidentiality, initiative and sound judgment; ability to work with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds are required.
- Language Requirements : Fluency in English is required.
Desirables:
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.
- 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.
UNICEF Competencies Required:
- Builds and maintains partnerships.
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness.
- Drive to achieve results for impact.
- Innovates and embraces change.
- Manages ambiguity and complexity.
- Thinks and acts strategically.
- Works collaboratively with others.