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

ph3Senior Executive Associate, G-6, Fixed Term Position, Rome, Italy, Private Fund Raising and Partnerships (Open to EU Citizens or Valid Italian Work Permit Holders) /h3 pbJob no: /b br/bContract type: /b Fixed Term Appointmentbr/bDuty Station: /b Romebr/bLevel: /b G-6br/bLocation: /b Italybr/bCategories: /b Administrationbr/ /p pUNICEF 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. /p pAt UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. /p pUNICEF is a place where careers are built:

we offer
our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. /p pVisit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. /p pbFor every child, the right to a Champion /b /p pbHow can you make a difference /b /p pAs 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. /p pbTo qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… /b /p ul libEducation: /bCompletion of Secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work. /li libWork

Experience:
/b 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. /li libSkills: /b 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. /li libLanguage

Requirements:
/bProficiency in English is required. /li liKnowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. /li liExperience working with ERP/ VISION systems and advanced office technology platforms is an asset. /li liExperience within UNICEF or the United Nations system, or another international organization is an asset. /li liKnowledge of fundraising, partnerships, humanitarian, or development environment is an asset. /li liRelevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. /li /ul pUNICEF'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 /p pbThe UNICEF competencies required for this post are… /b /p p(1) Builds and maintains partnershipsbr/(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awarenessbr/(3) Drive to achieve results for impactbr/(4) Innovates and embraces changebr/(5) Manages ambiguity and complexitybr/(6) Thinks and acts strategicallybr/(7) Works collaboratively with others /p pUNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family i