CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

Purpose of the Position

As focal point of administrative management services in a country or sub-country office, the Administrative Services Officer is accountable for delivery of efficient and cost effective administrative support services, providing guidance for operations of administrative support services and management of administrative staff. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization’s administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.

Key Expected Results

1. Appropriate interpretation and application of administrative policy and procedures are timely implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.
2. The budget preparation and implementation are properly administered, monitored and controlled in the area of administrative management and services.
3. Management and operations of delivery and improvement in administrative support services are timely and effectively provided, and security arrangements are well established for enhanced safety and security.
4. Property management of administrative supplies, office equipment, vehicles and other properties are effectively performed.
5. All administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts satisfy the requirements as stipulated and are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
6. Staff capacity is enhanced through active staff learning/development programmes in the area of administrative management and services.
7. Effective working relations are maintained with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners. UNDG administrative harmonized policies and processes including on joint offices, commons premises and common services are effectively implemented

Remarks

1. This vacancy announcement is only open to nationals of Sierra Leone.
2. UNICEF offers competitive Benefits and Entitlements, including Annual leave, Dependency allowance, Medical and dental insurance, Pension scheme and other benefits.
3. The successful candidate is expected to start on 15 November 2014.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit:

Link for external candidates

https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA...

Link for internal candidates

https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA...