E-shop Associate, GS-6, Beijing, China

Contract

This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 2,825 USD.

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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, partnerships and innovation

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Strategic office context :

China Country Office is a large country office. While demonstrating results for children at scale in China, UNICEF also works with the government, private sector, media, and other actors to harness the reach and resources of China for the benefit of children in China and globally.

UNICEF works with the Government of China to advance the rights of children. The China CO has four programme sections and in addition increasingly works to develop partnerships across the public and private sectors in China. This post is part of the Partnerships and Innovation team which works to establish partnerships from the individual and private sector in support of UNICEF’s programmes.

How can you make a difference?

The position of E-shop Associate at the GS6 level reports to the Digital Officer. Under the supervision of the Digital Officer, the post is required to assist in the administration, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF Inspired Gifts activities.

Inspired Gifts is a UNICEF global programme to support the purchase of products needed by programme in emergencies. Inspired Gifts was launched in China in 2013 with the goal to raise awareness and familiarity of UNICEF work globally. The Inspired Gifts product range in China has grown and expanded and a GS6 position is now required to support the enhanced activities under this portfolio and support the outreach and sales across the multiple online shops. The incumbent is also required to ensure the Inspired Gifts strategy is executed effectively.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

Online Shop Operation Support:

• Assist with routine operations of multiple online shops and support the daily monitoring of sales performance against the approved workplan and KPIs
• Under supervisor’s direction, assist in working with the marketing team and the agency to prepare content and design of banners, landing pages, social media posts for monthly promotion campaigns, ensuring adherence with agreed timelines
• Follow up with preparation of marketing material for emergency campaigns under predefined guidelines and processes, including key visuals, landing page, EDM etc.
• Prepare ecard and documentations according to approved requirements of corporate buyers
• Provide weekly reports of Inspired Gifts sales and testing upon requirements and templates
• Collect invoices and filing documents for approval and processing

Support New Product Design and Production:

• Prepare and maintain records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project implementation
• Follow up progress of product design, sample, inspection and production upon the confirmed timeline
• Follow supervisor’s guidance to arrange communications, meetings, visits to support UNICEF’s requirements and standards’ achievement

Team Collaboration:

• Collect feedback, comments and questions of Inspired Gifts from internal and external stakeholders to support in improving operations performance and risk management
• Support supervisor in coordinating multiple suppliers and support for problem solving according to Inspired Gifts operation guidelines
• Respond and support the dynamic requests related to Inspired Gifts, follow standard FAQs and processes

Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Impact of Results

The E-shop Associate reports to the Digital Officer who is accountable for multiple online shop routine operations, performance monitoring and support for all Inspired Gifts range. The key results have an impact on regular resource contribution by China office and continue to maintain this effective channel to acquire high quality friends for UNICEF China.

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

• Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.
• A minimum of six years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.
• Creative skills to design new and innovative products that are appealing to the mass market
• Have E-shop sales and good database experience, and understand market trends.
• Work experience in digital acquisition, integrated media planning, and multi-channel campaign management.
• Fluency in English and Chinese is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and 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…

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

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 here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. 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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

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

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.

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.

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