Temporary Appointment – Senior Administrative Associate, G7, DFAM NYHQ #116430, (Req 540512)

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, hope…

Under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative Specialist, the Senior Administrative Associate is accountable for the overall data generation and reporting of UNICEF premises and vehicles globally as well as the funds allocated for construction and renovation works in all premises of UNICEF country offices. He/she will also update premises data with details of available facilities, sharing agencies and staff, agreement validation, use of funds for construction/renovation etc. He / She is also responsible for the follow-up and data update and support of asset records in vision.

How can you make a difference?

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• High school (12 grade) complete complemented with university course in areas of Administrative Management
• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience, in administrative works.
• Previous hands-on-work experience in a data management and analysis works.
• Previous experience on budget preparation and control functions
• Prior work experience with other UN entities and government on administrative, logistics, financial and protocol matters is highly desirable.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Experience/Knowledge of report writing 
• Adept knowledge of Microsoft 
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Eligibility requirements:

• Applicants are required to be nationals of the US or have a valid US visa and be able to work legally in the US.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.