Programme Assistant (Education), GS-6(Temporay Appointment for 3 months), Dhaka (Only for Bangladeshi)

The purpose of the position is to provide support in the areas of programme and administrative services including financial management in the Education Programme Section for UNICEF-BCO for 3 months’ period.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the position is to provide support in the areas of programme and administrative services including financial management in the Education Programme Section for UNICEF-BCO for 3 months' period.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify all relevant documents prior to submission to the Section Chief for approval and processing the payments in vision.
• Coordinate with the Office's Business Support Centre (BSC) to process the cash, supply and service requisitions and liquidations.
• Compile necessary documents for submission to BSC/Supply/HR section and follow up for timely processing of sales orders/contracts.
• Compile section wide procurement plan.
• Monitor and follow-up status of supplies including procurement, distribution and end use monitoring and expenditure review and reporting through occasional field visits. Prepare funds disbursement reports and cash forecasts regularly.
• Forward shipping documents for offshore/local procurement to the Government Counterparts for clearance of the supplies and equipment and follow up signing of OR/GR from the consignee for submission to Supply & Procurement Section.
• Provide administrative support services to the Sections. Arrange appointments, meetings, some involving high-ranking officials, and record minutes, prepare notes.
• Receive visitors, undertake travel management including hotel reservations, prepare leave and travel plans, request and assemble information pertinent to the purpose of travel. Carry out administrative work relating to visiting mission.
• Participate in the sections' meetings
• Any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

1. Education Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the organization.Computer literacy and ability to effectively use standard office software, tools and technologies.
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• Work ExperienceSix years of progressively responsible administrative work and work closely related to support of Programme activities. Demonstrated expertise in using SAP (VISION) an asset.

• Language Proficiency : Fluency in English and Bangla in both verbal communication and writing is required.

• Competency Profile (For details on competencies please refer to the UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.)

1. I) Core Values (Required)

               Commitment; Diversity and Inclusion; Integrity

1. ii) Core Competencies (Required)

   Communication [II]; Working with People [II]; Drive for Results [II]

 iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

                  Analysing   [II]; Applying Technical Expertise [II]; Following instructions and Procedures [II];  

                 Planning and Organizing [II]

 To view our competency framework, please click here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.