TTA - Administrative Assistant (GS5) (PFP Area), Buenos Aires, Argentina

Overview

Support marketing efforts and administrative tasks for the UNICEF.

You have:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.
• Fluency in Spanish is required. Working knowledge of English is considered an asset.
• Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.

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.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 1,717 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, Trust

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of the Position

Under the close supervision and guidance of the Marketing Specialist – Direct Marketing (NOC), supports the respective section through providing a range of procedural, administrative, operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring the Individuals PSFR Work plan, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. The budget implementation is properly administered in the area of administrative management and services.

2. All administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts meet the requirements as stipulated and are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

3. Appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of administrative policy and procedures timely implemented to support direct marketing campaigns.

4. Any other assigned administrative support responsibilities and services are effectively carried out and delivered.

5. Effective coordination and collaboration with the MMRR Team to promote personal interaction and the implementation of a relationship plan.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate:

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

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required. Working knowledge of English is consider an asset. Knowledge of another UN language is considered as an asset.

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

In line with the DHR announcement on prioritization of internal candidates and freezing on external recruitment, UNICEF staff holding TA contracts, individual contractors, full-time consultants and United Nations Volunteers (UNVs) are also considered "internal candidates" for this recruitment.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Core Values: Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability,

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).

View our competency framework in the file attached:

• Competency Framework Brochure.pdf

  Remarks:

Click on the following item to view the complete Job Profile: Annex 1. TA Administrative Assistant GS5.pdf

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.

This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/ assessment within the scope of child safeguarding's appropriate.

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

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