Operations Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National University contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National University 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.

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.

Bangladesh has a long history of natural disasters. The geographical location, land characteristics, multiplicity of rivers and the monsoon climate render Bangladesh highly vulnerable to natural hazards. Every year, over 5 million people, of whom 40 per cent are children are affected by floods, cyclones, riverbank erosion, and salinity intrusion. UNICEF Bangladesh supports the government-led response to provide the most vulnerable children and women with an integrated package of lifesaving services that include health, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, child protection and risk communication. Given the increase in climate related hazards, UNICEF also works on strengthening preparedness, disaster risk reduction and resilience building of children, communities, and institutions.

The Operations function within UNICEF Bangladesh is key to provide the necessary support for programme delivery, office governance and duty of care for staff among other areas. The Operations function comprises Supply and Logistics, Administration, Finance, Human Resources, ICTD and a range of assurance activities; etc.

The Head office is based in Dhaka with 7 Field offices across the country, one of which is of a large size, in Cox’s Bazar where main areas of intervention is in relation to the almost 1 million Rohingya refugee population, living in camps and the host communities.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Support the Deputy Representative Operations with developing SharePoint collaboration site. • Assist in developing a SharePoint based Newsletter for Operations. • Support the Internal Control function to develop an analytical dashboard for assurance activities. • Support the Deputy Representative Operations front office in process improvement projects. • Assist in reviewing and summarizing various reports across Operations. • Any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.\

Skills:

• Very good experience in using Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Email, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). • Excellent level of English language writing and editing skill (ability to write well for international au-dience) • Very high level of flexibility and adaptability • Willingness to participate in all aspects of UNICEF programme activities.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Working with teams • Communication • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Knowledge Sharing • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Working in Teams

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• Very good experience in using Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Email, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). • Excellent level of English language writing and editing skill (ability to write well for international au-dience) • Very high level of flexibility and adaptability • Willingness to participate in all aspects of UNICEF programme activities.

Dhaka is located in central Bangladesh. Not only is it the capital city, but it is also the largest in the country. It is the centre of political, cultural, and economic life in Bangladesh. The official language is Bengali, while English is the working language of UN Agencies. Good English-speaking medical, dental services, and educational centres are available for internationals.

In recent decades, Dhaka has seen the modernization of services, communications, and public works. The city is attracting large foreign investments and greater volumes of commerce and trade. It is also experiencing an increasing influx of people from across the nation; this has reportedly made Dhaka one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Dhaka is connected to other cities by rail, road, and by air and internationals can move easily from one city to another. Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks, historical places, and nice restaurants.

The weather is tropical - hot and very humid during the summer monsoon season (April-September) and drier and cooler in the winter (October-March). Historically, Bangladesh has been a safe country for internationals so far. While Dhaka is not categorized as a hardship station, the volunteer should be prepared for limitations in freedom of movement on foot, by public transport, and to certain locations.