Senior Programme Associate, GS-7, Fixed Term, Dhaka, Bangladesh #546608 (For Bangladeshi Nationals Only)

Contract

This is a G-7 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 2,130 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, commitment.

How can you make a difference?

The position of Senior Program Association (GS7) will be reporting to the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Manager (P4) and will be responsible to support all operational aspects of RMPU’s mandate in Bangladesh Country office. S/he will function under the direct supervision of RMP Manager and in close association with other team colleagues. S/he will also be responsible for a range of tasks which would require close and quality collaboration with colleagues in various Programme Sections and with Senior management.

Under the supervision of the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Manager (P4), the Senior Programme Assistant will support the RMPU through providing a range of procedural, administrative, and operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring various workstreams for mobilization of resources and partnership work whilst ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

Overall, the incumbent will:

1. Act as a Resource Person to respond to a variety of inquiries and requests for information and/or documentation internally and externally - i.e., from Programme Sections and field Offices, NatComs, Donors and partners

2. Support to Financial Control

3. Support to Events and Conferences

4. Provide logistical support on donor visits and other external activities

5. Provide travel assistance to staff in RMPU for travel arrangements and entitlements based on the organization’s rules and policies.

For detailed job responsibilities, please access job description below:

JD - Senior Programme Associate GS7 Dhaka.pdf

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

• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the organization.
• At least 7 years of experience in administrative services or related area is required.
• Experience of working within a development organization is desirable.
• Experience working with development of donor proposals, concepts and assets is desirable.
• Excellent in use and maintain databases.
• Excellent working knowledge of UNICEF electronic systems (VISION, etc) and other computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Fluency in English and Bangla (speaking, reading and writing) is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

The UNICEF 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)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

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.

Remarks:

*UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

*Internal candidates may be given preference over external candidates. The term "Internal" refers to all staff members with fixed term, continuing or permanent appointments.

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