Programme Associate (G-6) at UNICEF

JOB DESRIPTION:

• UNICEF is committed to realising the rights of all children to help them build a strong foundation and have the best chance of fulfilling their potential. We believe that ensuring a child is happy and healthy begins before birth: from ensuring their mother has access to good health care to reaching adulthood as a healthy, empowered and informed young person of the next generation. This journey relies on every child having access to quality health care, good nutrition, education, and growing up in a safe environment free from violence.
• UNICEF is committed to ensuring that every child survives and thrives.

Experience:

• A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required. 
• Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organisation is considered as an asset.

Skills: 

• In-depth knowledge of the administration which underpins UNICEF country office programme/project operations, including monitoring and evaluation processes. 
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities. 
• High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment. 
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong office management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage the section’s material resources and monitor its budget.
• Good analytical skills.
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint and SAP.