Executive Assistant, GS 5, Ashgabat, for nationals of Turkmenistan only

Contract

This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-5 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 fulfil 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 chance

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, 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 favouritism. Equity accelerates progress towards the goals of the 2030 agenda and 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.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Country Office in Turkmenistan is announcing a challenging and exciting opportunity for interested dynamic professional to support office of the Representative temporarily and be responsible for executing a broad variety of routine tasks. Estimated Duration of the contract – 6 months (tentatively from mid-June 2021 till mid-Jan 2022).

Purpose for the job: Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, Executive Assistant is accountable for communications, operations and administrative support services to enhance the smooth running of the supervisor’s day-to day activities. Executive Assistant also represent the supervisor in initiating, following up on and resolving issues pertaining to administrative requests.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Areas of major duties:

1. Communications Support
2. Administrative Support
3. Operations Support

Please read the detailed list of accountabilities/duties/tasks in the attached Generic Job profile of the post.

Executive Assistant G-5 for adv.pdf

To qualify as Executive Assistant, GS 5, you need to have...

Education:

Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.

Experience:

A minimum of five years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Russian and Turkmen will be considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values:

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

The competencies required for this post are….

Core Competencies

• 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)

Functional Competencies:

• Analyzing (1)
• Learning and Researching (1)
• Planning and organizing (1)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (1)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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.

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.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

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