Programme Assistant (G-5), Polio Programme, Abuja

About the role

UNICEF Nigeria's polio programme supports outbreak response campaigns and related immunization activities, and needs timely administrative, financial and operational support. As Programme Assistant (G-5), you will work under the close supervision of the Senior Health Manager for Polio/Immunization in the Health Section, supporting the polio team in Abuja. The appointment is temporary, lasting 364 days.

Key responsibilities

• Contracting and payment processing
• Programme records and financial support
• Logistics, travel and office coordination
• Meetings and capacity development
• Procedural, administrative and operational tasks that ensure timely programme delivery and compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations

Required profile

• Completion of secondary education
• At least five years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience
• Thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative policies and procedures
• Fluency in English
• Desirable: knowledge of another official UN language or a local language, and relevant technical or university courses

Required skills

• Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and other relevant UNICEF systems
• Confidentiality, initiative and sound judgment
• Ability to work with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds
• Strong organization, planning, prioritization and office management skills are an asset