Deadline: 25 June 2016
United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Executive Officer in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Executive Officer will monitor the Director’s Office budget and the overall co-ordination for the smooth running of the Director’s office.
UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Executive Officer will perform the following functions-
- Provide assistance to the Director and the Deputy Directors in the oversight of Supply Divisions operational activities.
- Act as a focal point for SD audits and verifications, including the preparation of, administration and filing, as well as following-up on reports and ensuring that complete responses are provided on a timely basis.
- Undertake a review of all country office audits and follows up on supply related observations and recommendations with regional supply officers or supply/operations officers (where there is no regional officer) and conducts an annual analysis on such.
- Facilitate smooth running of the Director’s Office in planning, managing and coordinating the major activities of the office including, work plans, major meetings, visits and travel in collaboration with the administration assistants.
- Prepare presentations and any other material required by the Director / Deputy Directors for internal as well as external meetings and events.
- Ensure proper monitoring of the Travel plan and the Director’s Office Budget including the review of hospitality requests.
- Draft procedures that apply to work processes in the Director’s office and also act as the procedures focal point for the Director’s office.
- Participate in meetings and duty travels/missions as required.
- Perform any other tasks as required by the Director and Deputy Directors.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Completed 1st University Degree (Bachelor’s) in Business Administration, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, International Relations or other related discipline is required.
- 2 years of progressively responsible experience in public affairs or international development.
- Co-operation preferably within the UN or similar Organization or NGO is required.
- Experience in supporting independent assessments of organizations is required.
- Knowledge of public procurement and financial processes is required.
- Experience with computer applications and SAP is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in another official UN language is an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNICEF.
