Administrative Specialist (Field Support & Construction)

Provides strategic administrative and technical support for UNICEF's global premises and construction portfolio, helping field and regional offices improve space planning, leasing, asset compliance and safe, cost-effective workplaces through coordinated project guidance and oversight.

• Advise field offices on premises management, grants, rental advances and compensation claims
• Review premises agreements and advise on negotiations against UN standard terms
• Maintain premises and equipment records in VISION with Accounts Section coordination
• Evaluate capital-project submissions, leases, acquisitions, renovations and common-premises proposals
• Review construction drawings, specifications, BOQs, schedules and risk-mitigation plans
• Guide contracting, tender documentation and selection of construction and engineering teams
• Represent UNICEF in common-premises meetings and support sustainability initiatives

• Master's degree in Architecture, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Property Management, Construction Management, Facilities Management or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant international experience supporting property or construction projects
• Proficiency in English

• Experience in premises and construction, emergency and complex scenarios
• Knowledge of UN standards, TTCP guidelines, accessibility, green building practices and eco-efficiency initiatives
• Country-level experience in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts

• Premises Management
• Construction Management
• Space Planning
• Property Management
• Project Management
• Lease Administration
• Asset Management
• Contracting
• Tender Documentation
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Sustainability
• Risk Mitigation

• VISION
• IPSAS 43
• EDGE certification