UNICEF are recruiting Programme Assistant
About UNICEF
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to protect children’s rights, save lives, and help children reach their full potential.
- UNICEF Nigeria is recruiting a Programme Assistant to provide administrative, programme, financial, operational, and logistical support to its Maiduguri office.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide support in the following areas:
- Programme and project support.
- Administrative and financial support.
- Operations and travel coordination.
- Administrative and logistics support, including event coordination.
- Knowledge management and communication.
- Digital tools and technology support.
- Emergency response support and flexibility.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must possess:
Completed secondary education.
- At least 5 years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong project management, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence in using digital tools and ability to adapt to new technologies.
Additional Advantages
The following qualifications and experience will be considered an advantage:
- Knowledge of an official UN language such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish, or a relevant local language.
- A technical or university degree in Accountancy, Public Administration, Planning and Management, Public Management, Economics, Social Policy, International Relations, or a related discipline.
Core Competencies
- Candidates should demonstrate the ability to build partnerships, maintain ethical standards, achieve results, embrace innovation, manage complexity, think strategically, and work collaboratively.
Note:
- UNICEF encourages qualified female candidates to apply.
- The successful candidate will be subject to medical clearance, reference checks, safeguarding checks, and background verification.
- UNICEF does not charge applicants any recruitment or processing fees at any stage of the hiring process.
Location:
- Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Duration: 364 Days
Deadline:
- 5 November 2026
How to Apply
Interested Applicant can apply via this link
