UNICEF Executive Assistant Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. UNICEF South Africa looking for “Executive Assistant“. Applicants with a Secondary education may apply on or before 26th April 2023.
UNICEF, also the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.
UNICEF Executive Assistant Jobs 2023
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 12th April 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Executive Assistant to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Position | Executive Assistant, (GS-5), Africa Communication Services Unit, ESARO |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Secondary education |
| Experience Required | Minimum 05 years |
| Application Deadline | 26th April 2023 |
Summary of key Functions/Accountabilities:
Communication Support:
- On behalf of supervisor, manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, e-mails, and telephone calls.
- Communicate sensitive information to higher level managers.
- Provide routine information pertaining to the work of the division/office.
- Draft responses to written inquiries on routine questions.
- Coordinate responses to sensitive inquiries.
- Prepare briefing materials for official trips or meetings.
- Follow up on established deadlines and ensuring timely submissions by staff on reports, correspondence, and other documents.
Administrative support:
- Maintain the supervisor’s calendar and arrange meetings.
- Organize official travel on behalf of supervisor.
- Prepare documentation for the supervisor’s signature reviewing for style, factual and grammatical accuracy.
Operations support:
- Supports capacity development activities and conferences by making the logistical arrangements, through engaging with facilitators, caterers, and hosts.
- Maintains and updates a system which monitors the absence of staff.
- Supports management of administrative supplies, office equipment, and updating the inventory of items.
Eligibility Criteria
- Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to administration, communication, journalism.
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible human resources, administrative or clerical work experience, with UNICEF or other Agencies.
- Good computer and software skills including MS Office, Vision, Service Gateway
- Relevant experience in Programme communication, M&E and data management is an asset. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency (both verbal and written) in English is required.
Other Details
- Job No: 561049
- Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
- Level: G-5
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNICEF Executive Assistant Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/561049
The Closing Date: 26th April 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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