Overview
The incumbent is responsible for supporting the supervisor in implementing and following up on key strategic priorities, coordinating and planning activities, and managing an effective system for incoming information.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow up on policies and instructions presented by the supervisor.
- Keep the supervisor aware of developments in UNICEF’s major worldwide operations and of policy issues related directly to UNICEF or to humanitarian issues under the broader UN system.
- Assist the supervisor in drafting regular information notes to the Executive Director.
- Contribute to coordinating drafts of position papers and other documents relevant to the activities of the office.
- Assist the supervisor in the preparation of statements that represent UNICEF’s overall policies and which highlight specific areas of concern.
- Propose and draft substantive correspondence for the supervisor.
- Support the supervisor in efforts to raise the profile of UNICEF and the agency’s concerns within the broader United Nations system.
- Manage the flow of information to the supervisor, identify priority matters that need to be urgently addressed by the supervisor and propose actions.
- Analyze supporting documentation and summarize the most relevant points for the supervisor.
- Ensure that appropriate action is taken by responsible section heads on matters brought to the attention of the supervisor.
- Confer with section heads/ directors to secure timely and authoritative information relevant to matters requiring action, decisions, or the approval of the Supervisor.
- Ensure that the supervisor is prepared for meetings and missions by drafting talking points, researching relevant information, and by establishing contacts.
- Accompany the supervisor to meetings and on missions in order to prepare notes on the discussions, ensure follow-up in matters raised, and support the supervisor with any relevant input.
Required Experience
A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience in external relations, public affairs, or international development cooperation, preferably within the UN, or in a government institution, NGO.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree is required in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, or another relevant technical field. A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
