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Administrative Assistant
Contract type
Recruiter
UNICEF
Organization type
International Organization
Sector
Child protection
Opportunity description:
Under the supervision of the designated official, administrative assistants will provide administrative, operational and logistical support to the assigned team, in particular to facilitate the move of UNICEF Senegal to the United Nations House at Headquarters. Diamniadio and the return of its current premises. Their functions include document and archive management, asset inventory and tracking, administrative transactions and coordination of relocation-related activities in accordance with UNICEF policies, procedures and processes. They will contribute to the timely completion of moving tasks and to the continuity of administrative services during the transition.
Responsibilities
The main responsibilities include:
Other information
Administrative support: Manage correspondence, emails, filing, data entry, meeting schedules, minutes and other routine administrative tasks in accordance with UNICEF policies and procedures.
Document management and archiving: Organize, classify, inventory, archive and securely transfer physical and electronic documents, including contracts, invoices, asset records and premises transfer documents.
Moving and handover of premises: Support the coordination and monitoring of moving activities, maintain checklists and tools for tracking actions, track outstanding tasks and compile documentation required for closing and handover of current premises.
Asset and Supply Management: Updating equipment and furniture inventories, supporting physical verification, labelling, moving, reconciliation and handover of assets, and coordinating the maintenance of office supplies and equipment.
Budget management and invoice processing: Maintain up-to-date budget tracking records, track outstanding expenses and payments, collect and verify invoices, and support transaction processing and financial closure in VISION.
Procurement and Contract Management: Prepare and maintain procurement and contract documentation, support agreements with consultants and service providers, and monitor contract closures and ongoing administrative actions.
Planning, reporting and coordination: update progress monitoring tools, compile administrative data, monitor deadlines, prepare reports and liaise with relevant teams and service providers to ensure timely delivery of activities.
Location
Logistical support and travel: Organize meetings, events, travel, personnel movements and equipment transfers as required to facilitate business continuity and relocations.
Other tasks
: Perform other related tasks assigned by the supervisor.
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Candidate profile
Education / Qualifications
A high school diploma is required. Professional or university courses in administration, office management, document management, logistics, finance, human resources or a related field are an asset.
Experience
A bachelor’s degree may be accepted in lieu of three (3) years of relevant professional experience, and a master’s degree may be accepted in lieu of two (2) additional years of relevant professional experience, subject to applicable UNICEF recruitment policies and procedures.
Professional experience
At least 6 years of relevant administrative or secretarial experience are required.
Skills (optional):
Excellent organizational, coordination and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Good document management, filing, archiving and record keeping skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate inventories, tracking tools and administrative records.
Required skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively under pressure.
Assets
Additional training or certification in administration, office management, archive management, logistics or a related field.
Experience in supporting office moves, transfers of premises, asset inventories, document archiving or administrative and financial closure.
Experience using enterprise resource planning systems, including SAP/VISION, and mastery of Microsoft Office applications, in particular
Relevant professional experience at the national level, particularly in development, in fragile and humanitarian contexts.
Knowledge of UNICEF administrative policies, procedures and processes.
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