Programme Assistant (Temporary)

Generic Vacancy Announcement: (Temporary Assistance) Programme Assistant, (GS6 level), Viet Nam (Vietnamese Nationals only)

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position:

UNICEF Vietnam is seeking Programme Assistants to support in the areas of Education, Child Protection, Child Survival and Development, Social Policy and Governance, Communication, Programme Monitoring and Evaluation on a temporary appointment basis. These opportunities are ideal for early career programme/project management professionals that wish to gain international exposure to a progressive UN environment.

Under the close supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Assistant supports the respective section through providing a range of administrative and operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

Depending on the need of the organization, the Programme Assistant provides various support to the section in operational assistance, programmatic and financial support, promoting knowledge management, and providing administrative and secretariat support to ensure smooth operation of the office in any of the areas that UNICEF works.

For more information on the position, required qualifications and how to apply, please refer to the link:
https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=508033

Deadline for submissions: Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 31 October 2017 at 18:00 hours Viet Nam Time.

Candidates should apply on-line as per the link: https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=508033

The UN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
UNICEF
Location: 
Hanoi
Application Deadline: 
Tue, 2017-10-31