Programme Assistant, GS-5, DRP, PD, New York HQ, # 104152 (Temporary Appointment)

Washington D.C. | New York City

Organization: UNICEF
Location: Washington D.C. | New York City
Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Human Resources
- Administrative support
- Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: Closed

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.

For every child,a Future...

The new UNICEF Global Volunteer Office is responsiblefor establishing and scaling the global volunteer initiative. This includes rolling out the initiative, global coordination and results tracking, maintaining the global digital hub, andtechnical support to countries, among others.

How can you make a difference?

The Programme Assistant is responsible for executing a broad range of standardized administrative and financial tasks requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative and financial procedures, processes and policies. This may involve:

Providingtravel assistance and guidanceto staff in office for travel arrangements and entitlements based on the organization’s rules and policies.

Processing contracts and invoices for consultants, institutions, external partners, staff, interns and volunteers that provide a service to the office. This includes committing funds, completing necessary forms and templates, and making necessary logistical arrangements.

Maintaining, monitoring and reporting on office work plans and budgets to ensure optimum use of available funds

Arranging for the purchase and timely distribution of office supplies.

Supporting events, conferences and meetingsby making the logistical arrangements, preparing background materials and engaging with facilitators, caterers and hosts.

Maintaining hard and electronic files and up-to-date data base systems ensuring timely and appropriate recording, safekeeping and disposal of confidential information.

Maintaining attendance records.

To qualify as a champion for every child, the candidate must have…

Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Working knowledge of UNICEF systems, policies and procedures is considered an asset.

Strong writing, interpersonal and communications skills are required

Non-US candidates must be in possession of a US G4 visa or be a US permanent resident/citizen.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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 organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=508055

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