Senior Executive Associate, G-6, Fixed Term Position, Rome, Italy, Private Fund Raising and Partners

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

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For every child, the right to a Champion
How Can You Make a Difference
As Senior Executive Associate, you will provide trusted executive, administrative and operational support to the PFP Director, helping to manage a demanding agenda, missions, correspondence, briefings and priority follow-up. Through effective coordination, budget monitoring and liaison across PFP and with key stakeholders, you will contribute to the smooth and responsive functioning of the Director's Office.

Communications Support

Administrative Support

Operations Support

Budget Monitoring Support

Procurement Support

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Sr Executive Associate G-6

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Minimum Requirements

Education: Completion of Secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.

Work Experience:

A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in executive support, office administration and management, administration, or operational support roles, preferably supporting senior-level executives. Demonstrated experience providing direct support to senior-level management or executives, including complex calendar management, meeting coordination, travel planning, and day-to-day office administration, is required.

Experience managing multiple priorities and coordinating with diverse stakeholders across a large, multicultural, and geographically dispersed organization, is required. Proven experience organizing high-level meetings, events, missions, and engagements involving internal and external stakeholders, is required. Experience preparing correspondence, briefing materials, presentations, meeting records, and other executive office documentation, is required.

Demonstrated experience tracking and following up on actions, deadlines and key deliverables to support the effective functioning of a senior-level office, is required. Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information, and the ability to represent the executive office professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, knowledge of administrative policies and procedures and information systems, strong planning and prioritization skills, a high level of confidentiality and discretion, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is required.

Desirables

Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Experience working with ERP/ VISION systems and advanced office technology platforms is an asset.

Experience within UNICEF or the United Nations system, or another international organization is an asset.

Knowledge of fundraising, partnerships, humanitarian, or development environment is an asset.

Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are...

Builds and maintains partnerships

Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

Drive to achieve results for impact

Innovates and embraces change