Programme Assistant – Polio, GS-5, Islamabad, Pakistan #1…

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save childrens 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 a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.For every child,the right to save lives!UNICEF is pivotal in Pakistans Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), one of the two remaining polio-endemic countries globally. In partnership with local government and non-governmental organizations, UNICEF is committed to eradicating polio through persistent immunization efforts, community engagement, and comprehensive health communication strategies.Under the supervision and guidance of the Programme Specialist, the Programme Assistant provides a broad range of administrative, operational, and procedural support to the polio section. Incumbent facilitates the implementation, monitoring, and delivery of programme results by ensuring timely and effective execution of tasks aligned with UNICEF rules and regulations. The incumbent may support one or more programme areas or cross-functional initiatives and often works in coordination with other sections.How can you make a difference?Summary Of Key FunctionsProgramme Project SupportAdministrative Financial SupportOperations and Travel SupportEvent CoordinationKnowledge Management CommunicationDigital DexterityEmergency Support FlexibilityIf you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:Programme Assistant G5 Islamabad.docTo qualify as an advocate for every child you will haveEducationMinimum requirements:Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.SkillsTraining and experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint; knowledge of integrated management information systems required.In-depth knowledge of UNICEF organizational structure, administrative policies, and procedures.Organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities.Language RequirementsFluency in English and Urdu is required.DesirablesKnowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or local language is an asset.High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with visitors.Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.For every Child, you demonstrate…UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Sustainability (CRITAS), and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.UNICEF is also proud of a diverse workforce who are profoundly committed to supporting the full realization of childrens rights, and in uplifting a rights-based approach in all that we do.The UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post AreBuilds and maintains partnershipsDemonstrates self-awareness and ethical awarenessDrive to achieve results for impactInnovates and embraces changeManages ambiguity and complexityThinks and acts strategicallyWorks collaboratively with othersClick here to learn more about UNICEFs values and competencies.UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.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 promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference