About the job

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job -- it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, Hope

www.unicef.org/somalia

How can you make a difference?

• Maintain up-to-date inventory of all UNICEF expendable and non-expendable properties and prepare annual inventory reports for the office. Ensure proper utilization of UNICEF property, prepare and support the local PSB for subsequent disposal of any office equipment and others as per stipulated procedures.
• Ensure adequate and sound management of the guesthouse in Mogadishu, in line with organizational procedures and good administrative practices. Ensure availability of tools and consumables and proper maintenance of equipment, as well as reliable provision of basic services, such as electricity and water provision, cleaning and laundry, preparation of meals, etc. Ensure the guesthouse is kept clean and tidy.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of the company providing life support services in the compound. Ensure sound planning of the company activities, in line with needs identified by the residents and the office management, and proper execution. Ensure activity reports are prepared regularly, as per contractual arrangement, are relevant and are used for subsequent planning and execution of activities.
• Responsible for maintenance, repair and security of office and guesthouse furniture and equipment and UNICEF premises. Ensure regular and reliable supply of office utilities including electricity and water.
• In coordination with Security Section, supervise the office transport function and provide guidance to the team of drivers. Responsible for the smooth coordination of the office fleet as well as office rented vehicles.
• Drafts correspondence, memos and reports, in accordance with standard office procedures. Prepares routine correspondence and maintains administration records.
• Assists with local procurement of administrative supplies for the zonal office; obtains quotations, prepares and processes documentation.

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

Minimum requirements:

• Completion of secondary education.
• Certification of formal training in Business Administration
• Proficiency in use of computer applications for word processing and spreadsheets.
• Six (6) years' work experience in responsible administrative capacity.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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 appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

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