Administrative Assistant (Protocol), GS5, TA, Khartoum, Sudan, Req. # 544433 (Open for Sudanese Nationals Only)

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 

Sudan, surrounded by the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Libya and South Sudan, positioned next to East, West, South and North Africa, is surrounded by complex conflicts in an unpredictable, volatile and rapidly evolving region. Sudan is by size the third biggest country in Africa, with a diverse population of around 42 million people. Sudan’s children make up half of the total population, and the past two decades have seen their lives significantly improve: fewer girls and boys are dying before their fifth birthday, primary school attendance is increasing, immunization coverage is high and the country remains polio free. Still, millions of children continue to suffer from protracted conflict in Darfur, the Kordofans, and Blue Nile, from seasonal natural disasters, malnutrition and disease outbreaks, and from under-investment in basic social services. More than three million of Sudan’s school aged children are not in the classroom. UNICEF has been in Sudan since 1952 and continues with a presence in 12 of Sudan’s 18 states.

www.unicef.org/sudan

How can you make a difference?

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of administrative policy and procedures timely implemented to support operations at the country or sub-offices.

2. Operations of delivery of Protocol support services are timely and effectively provided, and related arrangements are well established for enhanced protocol services.

3. All required Immigration requirements and procedures are followed and facilitated effectively.

4. All required government permits and licenses are obtained, filed, and renewed effectively.

5. All administrative transactions and arrangements of airport arrival and departures for UNICEF affiliated personnel are effectively administered.

6. All vehicles’ registration processes are supported and implemented effectively.

7. All customs clearance formalities and procedures are supported and followed up to ensure timely delivery and finalization.

8. Effective working relations are maintained with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners.

9. Any other assigned administrative support responsibilities and services are effectively carried out and delivered.

 

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

• Completion of Secondary School Diploma or any other related field of discipline relevant to the job is an asset.
• A minimum of FIVE years of relevant professional experience in protocol support, office management, administration, human resources, logistics or any other relevant function.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA)

The Core competencies required for this post are:

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Click the link below for the full terms of reference:

 Administratrive Assistant G5 (Protocol)- TOR.doc

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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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.

** Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

No Fee

UNICEF DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). UNICEF DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.