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Programme Assistant

UNICEFPort Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Category | Grade:General | G-5Deadline:12 Aug 2026Job ID:594781Posted on:29 Jul 2026
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Overview

Provides programme, administrative and financial support for UNICEF’s country operations. The assistant monitors work plans and expenditures, processes contracts and payments, coordinates travel and events, maintains records and digital repositories, and helps teams use data and digital tools efficiently.

Languages

Required: English

Desired: Another UN language, Local language

Minimum Experience

5 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Support preparation, implementation and monitoring of annual work plans
  • Process SAP transactions, monitor project expenditure and prepare programme reports
  • Facilitate consultant, vendor and partnership contracts and related documentation
  • Process invoices, payment requests and financial-monitoring records
  • Coordinate travel, training, workshops, conferences and office logistics
  • Maintain asset, inventory, partner, participant and consultant records
  • Manage document repositories, correspondence and onboarding support
  • Promote digital tools, maintain archives and safeguard confidential information

Requirements

  • Completion of secondary education
  • At least five years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience
  • Fluency in English
  • Papua New Guinea nationality

Skills

Programme AdministrationProject CoordinationFinancial AdministrationContract AdministrationTravel CoordinationEvent ManagementKnowledge ManagementData ManagementRecords ManagementDigital Literacy

Tools

SAPVISIONService GatewayMicrosoft 365

Additional info

  • Temporary appointment
  • Open to Papua New Guinea nationals only