This executive assistant reports to the Deputy Representative Programmes, who leads the programme portfolio composed of the following elements: education, health and nutrition, child protection, WASH, education, adolescent empowerment and community resilience, social policy as well as planning, monitoring, and evaluation. Key cross-cutting thematic areas have been identified in the Burundi programme namely, early childhood development, adolescents and climate change. The executive assistant will support coordination including for the monthly programme coordination meetings, the meetings of section leads and also support some partnerships elements.
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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.
And we never give up.
For every child, assistance
Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative Programmes , the Executive Assistant is accountable for communications, operations and administrative support services to enhance the smooth running of the supervisor’s day-to day activities. Executive Assistants also represent the supervisor in initiating, following up on and resolving issues pertaining to administrative requests.
How can you make a difference?
- Communications and Programme Coordination Support
- Administrative Support
- Operations Support
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
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Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.
- A minimum of five years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.
- Fluency in French is required, and a good command of English is preferred. Knowledge of another UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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