National Consultancy: Special Assistant

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.

                                                                      TERMS OF REFERENCE

Scope of Work:

• Guiding the Program Specialist in places where physical movement is required.

• Assisting the Program Specialist in reading documents having no or limited accessibility features

• Converting materials in inaccessible formats to alternative accessible formats

• Assist in preparation of Power Points Presentations, editing, formatting, filing….

• Assist preparation and conduct of activities including photocopy and distribution of materials, CD burning, writing on Flip charts, taking pictures

• Copy to computer files Flip Chars of Trainings/Workshops

• Support the Program Specialist in overcoming barriers related to technologies with a view to facilitate full and effective inclusion of the staff at the workplace.

• Continuously update contact database and calendar of the Program Specialist.

• Accompanying the Program Specialist to meetings, both national and international events
• Undertake related activities to be assigned by the Program Specialist.

 

Minimum Qualifications required:

• University Degree in any of the Social Sciences field

Knowledge/ Expertise/ Skills required:

• A minimum of 4 years proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support.
• Fluency in English
• In-depth understanding of entire MS Office suite.
• Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities.
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
• Professional level verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to travel in and out of the country
• Experience of work with persons with disabilities is desirable

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit:
1. Completed profile in UNICEF’s e-Recruitment system and provide Personal History Form (P11)
2. A short CV (no more than 4 pages)
3. A financial proposal including all costs related to the performance of the service.