UNICEF Recruitment Application Form Portal 2022 – Apply Here

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UNICEF Recruitment Application Form Portal 2022 – Apply Here – This is to inform the general public of United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Recruitment that is currently ongoing for all interested and qualified candidates to apply using the application link below

UNICEF Recruitment Application Form Portal 2022 – Apply Here

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Administrative Officer, NOB

Job No: 553533
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: NO-2
Categories: Administration

How can you make a difference?
Policy, procedures and strategies:

As functional focal point, accountable for the correct and consistent application of policies and procedures in the assigned administrative functions through the provision of guidance and support to the country office or sub-office where applicable.
Contributes to strategic planning and monitoring of administrative matters at country/sub-country level as necessary.
Makes specific recommendations on the improvement of systems and internal controls, planning, restructuring and resolution of sensitive issues, taking into account the prevailing conditions in the locality.
Keeps supervisor abreast of potential problem areas and identifies and recommends solutions.
Prepares reports on administrative matters as required. Provides administrative support and services to sub-country (zone) offices and out-postings, where applicable, including preparation and funding of service contracts, preparations of PGMs for all administrative supplies and guidance on administrative procedures.
Undertakes missions to field locations to review administrative arrangements and makes appropriate recommendations where applicable.
Provides practical input on implementation of administrative guidelines, in close coordination with the head of office, operation staff/ supervisor.
Supports supervisor and the head of the office, and updates staff on administrative policies, procedures rules and regulation.
Implements the appropriate application and interpretation of administrative rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Briefs and assists arriving and departing staff on basic administrative procedures and requirements.

Budget management:

Monitors the budget in close coordination with supervisor to ensure that objectives stipulated early in the fiscal year are realized for smooth operations of the office including sub-country (zone) offices and out postings where applicable.
Recommends and prepares estimates on office premises, supplies and equipment requirements for budget preparation purposes.
Assists zone offices in the establishment and maintenance of administrative services.
Prepares, monitors and controls the administrative budget.

Administrative support and services:

Undertakes delivery and improvement in administrative support and office services including space management, transport services, vehicle use and maintenance, equipment, conference and travel arrangements, document reproduction, communications, mail and delivery services, local procurement and bill payments of utilities.
Ensures the timely and cost-effective provision of basic office services including space management, equipment, communications and security to enhance staff safety and productivity.
Supports the Inter-Agency Operations Management Team’s approaches for enhancing UN common services to attain efficiencies and effectiveness.
Helps negotiate and administer matters relating to office premises, utilities and services with vendors and agencies.

Property management:

Supports property management of administrative supplies, office equipment and vehicles, updating inventory of items, serving as ex-officio member to the Property Survey Board where applicable.
Monitors and supervises adequate and appropriate use of supplies.
Ensures that services and maintenance of premises are in accordance with organizational standards.
Assists supervisor in Property Survey Board submissions, preparing minutes of meetings.
Assists supervisor in executing PSB recommendations approved by the Head of Office.

Contract arrangement and control:

Ensures that all administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Participates in the reviews of the contractual arrangements related to administrative support (i.e. courier, premises maintenance, ancillary administrative support, vehicle maintenance, equipment maintenance etc.) to ensure that the terms and conditions of all contracts are being adhered to by providers of services.
Proposes to supervisor any changes that may be required.
Monitors payments against contractual obligations.

Staff learning, and development:

Collaborates on the development of training activities to ensure effective performance in administrative services management.
Implements effective staff learning and development programme activities for capacity building.
Helps organize workshops for staff’s competency building, and staff learning and development.

Partnership, coordination and collaboration:

As required, under direction of the supervisor, collaborates with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners on administrative matters including information exchange and harmonization.
Performs any other duties and responsibilities assigned as required.

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

Education:

University Degree in Social Sciences, Business Management, Administration, Finance, or any other relevant field of discipline.

Work Experience:

Two years of relevant professional work experience with both national and International work experience in office management, administration, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply or any other relevant function.
Work experience in emergency duty station.

Language Proficiency:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it.

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Builds and maintains partnerships
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Thinks and acts strategically
Works collaboratively with others
Nurtures, leads and manages people for supervisory role.
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change

Remuneration

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.