UNICEF GHANA LATEST JOB VACANCIES IN GHANA: RECRUITMENT FOR OFFICER NATIONAL CATEGORY.(VACANCIES IN GHANA 2011)

Job Description

UNICEF Ghana has jut finished a new country programme with the government of Ghana to be implemented for 2012 - 2016. To help achieve the results expected in this new country programme the organisation is seeking to employ Ghanaian Nationals with profiles fitting the position listed below. Non-Ghanaians will not be considered.

VN No.: VN-11-06                                         Post level: NO-B
Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Purpose of the Job:
The incumbent 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 organisation's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.

Key Accountabilities, Duties & Tasks:

• Accountable for the correct and consistent application of policies and procedures in the assigned administrative functions through the provision of guidance and support to the country office or sub office where applicable
• Monitors the budget in close coordination to ensure that objectives stipulated early in the fiscal year are realized for smooth operations of the office including sub-country (zone) offices and out postings where applicable.
• Undertakes delivery and improvement in administrative support and office services including space management, transport services including space management, transport services, vehicle use and maintenance, equipment, conference and travel arrangements, document reproduction, communications, mail and delivery services, local procurement and bill payments of utilities
• Ensures that all administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Collaborates on the development of training activities to ensure effective performance in administrative services management. Implements effective staff learning and development programme activities for capacity building. Helps organise workshops for staff's competency building, and staff learning and development.

Remuneration: Competitive and attractive

Required Skills or Experience

• University degree in social sciences, business management, administration, finance or any other relevant field of discipline
• Two years of relevant professional work experience with both national and International work experience in office management, administration, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply or any other relevant function
• Work experience in emergency duty station
• Two years of professional work experience in a development organisation, private sector or national government. In addition, field work experience is required

Competency Profile:

• Commitment, Integrity, Diversity and Inclusion Communication (I), Working with People (I), Drive for Results (II), Analysing (I), Applying Technical Expertise (II), Following Instructions and Procedures (II), Planning and Organising (II)

How To Apply

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from http://www,unicef.org/about/employ/index_apply.html) and photocopies of other supporting documents to:

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. Box 5051
Accra - North

Location: 4 - 8 Rangoon Close, Cantonments (Behind UNDP, near Ghana National Fire Service Headquarters on the Ring Road)

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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