Deadline: 19 January, 2021
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Operations Associate.
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, reaching the most disadvantaged children and saving their lives.
Responsibilities
- In close coordination with the supervisor, provide practical inputs on implementation of administrative guidelines
- Support supervisor and update procedures such as office committees, table of authority and assign roles to staff under the table of authority with the approval of the deputy representative, operations
- Keep supervisor abreast of potential problem areas and prepare reports on administrative matters as required
- Provide administrative support and services to sub-country (zone) offices and out postings, where applicable, including preparation and funding of service contracts
- Support the operations section meetings, including recording of minutes and/or notes at such meetings
- Assist the deputy representative, operations, in the preparation of the country programme management plan (CPMP)
- Assist supervisor in preparing estimates on office premises, supplies and equipment requirements for budget preparation purposes
- Assist in reviewing staff costs
- Conduct periodic review of funds allocated to operations including institutional budget for effective and timely use of funds
- Provide support to the supervisor in organising and maintaining appointments, calendars and schedules of meetings
- Contribute to the reviews of contractual arrangements related to administrative and operational support and monitor payments against contractual obligations
Requirements
- Completion of secondary school education
- University level courses in Administration, Finance, or a related field is an asset
- Six years, minimum, of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience
- Fluency in English
- Nationality of Sierra Leone
To apply and for more information, click here.
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