
Programme Assistant
Category | Grade:General | G-5Deadline:2 Aug 2026Job ID:594685Posted on:24 Jul 2026
Overview
Supports UNICEF Ecuador’s programme delivery through procedural, administrative, financial and operational services, coordinating travel, logistics, events, knowledge and digital processes so ECHO- and KOICA-funded child protection, emergency education and nutrition initiatives run effectively.
Department: UNICEF Ecuador Country Office
Languages
Required: English, Spanish
Desired: Another UN language
Job Areas
- Administration & Executive Support
- Programme & Project Management
Minimum Experience
5 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Provide procedural, administrative and operational support for programme development and implementation
- Maintain programme and project documentation and support implementation monitoring
- Process routine financial and administrative transactions under UNICEF procedures
- Coordinate operational travel, logistics and related programme support
- Organise meetings, events and supporting administrative arrangements
- Maintain knowledge products, records and programme communications
- Use digital systems to support efficient programme and partner workflows
- Provide flexible administrative support during emergency response activities
Requirements
- Completed secondary education
- At least five years of relevant administrative or clerical experience
- Fluency in English and Spanish
Skills
Programme AdministrationFinancial AdministrationTravel CoordinationEvent PlanningLogistics CoordinationKnowledge ManagementGrant AdministrationProcurement SupportPartner LiaisonEmergency Support
Tools
SAPeToolsService GatewayUN Partner PortalFACE Forms
Additional info
- Temporary appointment for 364 days
- The role supports ECHO- and KOICA-funded projects in Ecuador
- General Service candidates must independently hold required work authorisation
- Staff may be deployed to support humanitarian response