Administrative Assistant, GS-5, New York, USA, NYHQ

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Temporary Appointment for anAdministrative Assistant, GS-5, New York, USA, NYHQ.

Purpose:

Please see Terms of Reference

Qualification and Competencies:
Qualifications:
• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the organization.
• Five years of hands-on work hands-on work experience closely related to budget management/monitoring/reporting and contracts management and monitoring.
• Prior hands-on experience and extensive knowledge of VISION modules (FI, FM, MM) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).

Competencies:• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of VISION and basic knowledge of development in VISION.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with numerous stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical, recommending, documentation and organization skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and stay calm under pressure.

Languages: • Fluency in English is required. Please note that working knowledge of English is required for all assignments.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should be sent to: rajshrestha@unicef.org by 07/May/ 2014. When sending to this mailbox, please ensure that the position you are applying for is quoted on the subject line.

All applications must include a cover letter and the completed United Nations Personal History Form (P11), which can be downloaded from: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html>.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.