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Programme Assistant

UNICEFQuito, Ecuador
Category | Grade:General | G-5Deadline:2 Aug 2026Job ID:594685Posted on:24 Jul 2026
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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

  1. Administration & Executive Support
  2. 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