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Executive Associate

UNICEFKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Category | Grade:General | G-6Deadline:5 Aug 2026Job ID:594651Posted on:22 Jul 2026
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Overview

Provides high-level executive and operational support to UNICEF Malaysia’s Head of Office. The associate manages correspondence, calendars, meetings, travel and briefing materials, coordinates deadlines and administrative processes, and helps maintain efficient, accountable office operations.

Department: Office of the Head of Office

Languages

Required: English, Malay

Desired: Another UN language, Local language

Job Areas

  1. Administration & Executive Support

Minimum Experience

6 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Head of Office
  • Manage executive correspondence and communications on behalf of the supervisor
  • Coordinate the supervisor’s calendar, meetings, travel and briefing materials
  • Track deadlines and follow up with teams on agreed administrative actions
  • Represent the Head of Office on routine administrative and operational matters
  • Maintain accurate records and continuity across office-management processes

Requirements

  • Completed secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work
  • At least six years of relevant administrative or clerical experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint and integrated information-management systems
  • Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia
  • Malaysian nationality

Skills

Executive SupportOffice AdministrationCalendar ManagementTravel AdministrationCommunications CoordinationRecords ManagementStakeholder CoordinationConfidential Information Handling

Tools

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSharePointIntegrated Information Management Systems

Additional info

  • Fixed-term General Service appointment open only to Malaysian nationals
  • The post supports the UNICEF Malaysia Head of Office