Administrative Officer

As focal point of administrative management services in a country or sub-country office, the incumbent is accountable for delivery of efficient and cost effective administrative support services, providing guidance for operations of administrative support services and management of administrative staff.  Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization’s administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS 

• Appropriate interpretation and application of administrative policy and procedures are timely implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.
• The budget preparation and implementation are properly administered, monitored and controlled in the area of administrative management and services.
• Management and operations of delivery and improvement in administrative support services are timely and effectively provided, and security arrangements are well established for enhanced safety and security.
• Property management of administrative supplies, office equipment, vehicles and other properties are effectively performed.
• All administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts satisfy the requirements as stipulated and are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Staff capacity is enhanced through active staff learning/development programmes in the area of administrative management and services.
• Effective working relations are maintained with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners.
• Any other assigned administrative management responsibilities and services are effectively carried out and delivered.

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• University degree in social sciences, business management, administration, finance or any other relevant field of discipline.

Work Experience: 

• One year of relevant professional work experience with both national and international work experience in office management, administration, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply or any other relevant function.
• Proven experience related to outlined duties and tasks is required.
• Experience in a UN system agency is considered as an asset.

Language Proficiency: 

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/578626