UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund · Patna, India, India
The Operations Assistant (GS-5) supports the efficient, cost-effective, and secure functioning of UNICEF India Country Office operations in compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include office and facilities management, administrative and logistical support, asset management, financial record-keeping, budgeting, reporting, and coordination of transport and common premises services. The role ensures effective resource utilization, accurate financial administration, and quality operational support to programme implementation.
Under the supervision of the Operations Manager/Operations Officer, the incumbent is accountable for management of cost-effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes in strict compliance with the rules and regulations and in accordance with the CO strategies and plans.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:
• Office Planning.
• Administrative Support.
• Property management.
• Eco-efficiency and accessibility
• Financial records
• Financial reporting
• Budget preparation
• Preparing routine correspondence
• Banking
• Financial guidance for international staff
• Hotel reservations and events
• Office administration and meetings
• Transportation coordination
• Logistical support to UN agencies
For every child, the right to be a Champion
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 for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. 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.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced 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.
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