Administrative Officer, NOA, Fixed Term, Kabul, Afghanistan

Contract

This is a NO-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-1 contracts.

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, a future

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How can you make a difference?

As the focal point of administrative management services in a country or sub-country office, the incumbent is accountable for the delivery of efficient and cost-effective administrative support services, providing guidance for operations of administrative support services and management of administrative staff. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Policy, procedures, and strategies:

• As the 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 the country/sub-country level as necessary. Provides practical input on the implementation of administrative guidelines, in close coordination with the head of the office, operation staff/ supervisor.
• Supports supervisor and the head of the office, and updates staff on administrative policies, procedures rules, and regulations. 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.
• 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.

2. Budget management:

• Monitors the budget in close coordination with the 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.

3. 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.

4. Property management:

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

5. 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 the supervisor any changes that may be required.
• Monitors payments against contractual obligations.

6. 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 program activities for capacity building. Helps organize workshops for staff’s competency building, and staff learning and development.

7. Partnership, coordination, and collaboration:

• As required, under the direction of the supervisor, collaborates with other agencies, local authorities, and implementing partners on administrative matters including information exchange and harmonization.

8. Performs any other duties and responsibilities assigned as required.

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

• University degree in social sciences, business management, administration, finance, or any other relevant field of discipline.
• A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience, both national and international, in office management, administration, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply, or any other relevant function.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies is considered an asset.
• 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, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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.

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.

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:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.