Administrative Assistant, GS 5 at UNICEF Nigeria

UNICEF’s mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.

UNICEF Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Administrative Assistant, GS 5
Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-32-2012
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Abuja

Job Decription
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an Administrative Assistant who will under the supervision of the Chief, Water Sanitation and Hygiene provide support in all administrative duties relating to the Programme Section and also provides the necessary support to the implementation/ achievement of Programme activities and goals.

Minimum qualification & competencies:

• Completion of secondary education. Ability to operate keyboard equipment, such as a word—processor.
• Five years progressively responsible work in clerical and allied areas, and should have good knowledge of office practices and processes.
• Very good knowledge of English. Knowledge of one or other UN working languages, an asset.
• Computer literacy with database management skills.
• Ability to extract and format data, keep records and process information quickly and accurately.
• Good communication skills.
• Drive for result and ability to work well with people particuiarly in a multicultural setting
• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNiCEF’s mission and professional values.

Application Closing Date
09 October 2012

How To Apply
If you are interested in any of this position and meet the requirement, please send a cover letter one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualifications relate to the post and a scanned /PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (Please Download Here) to nrecruit@unicef.org by close of business on Tuesday,  09 October 2012.

Please indicate the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.