Administrative & Finance Assistant/Operations Assistant

Mission and objectivesUNICEF Ethiopia is implementing a 5-year country programme 2020-2025 which is fully aligned with the UNSDCF. UNICEF will work collaboratively within the UNSDCF on a joint strategy to strengthen national systems for data collection, analysis, monitoring and applying adjustments to promote equity. Evidence will be used to monitor the situation of children, tracking progress towards equity and scale, and to inform advocacy to adjust policies, strategies and budgets. Monitoring and corrective actions will be undertaken through UNICEF staff, partners and third-party monitoring, and through mechanisms for community feedback and accountability to affected populations.

ContextAssignment context: The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence and exploitation. UNICEF supports the Federal Government of Ethiopia to accelerate progress for children, work to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and help children realize their rights under the Convention on the Rights of Children. This will be made through, among other things, strong partnerships with regional governments, health professionals, teachers, frontline workers, religious and community leaders, social mobilisers, communities and families, and the children and adolescents themselves. UNICEF will work so that: • Every child survives and thrives -- being in good health, immunized, and accessing nutritious food. • Every child learns. • Every child is protected from violence and exploitation and registered at birth. • Every child lives in a safe and clean environment, with access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. The Administrative & Finance Assistant/Operations Assistant, under direct supervision of Account Associate, and as guided by the Chief of Field Office will support the implementation of HACT activities, asset management, administrative stores management and assist in travel and transport management.

Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of Account Associate , the National UN Youth Volunteer will: • Supports implementation of HACT activities in the field office by assisting in financial and programme risk assurance activities • Supports the Administrative Assistant in asset management and management of administrative stores • Assists in travel and transport management • Prepare routine correspondence and reports in accordance with standard internal procedures. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies and values• Experience in finance and operations related areas is highly desirable. • A language proficiency in one or more of the Gambella regional languages (Manjang, Anyak, Opo, Nuer, or Komo) is an advantage. o Knowledge of relevant computer systems and applications; excellent knowledge of MS Office is required. o Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills. o Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team. o Flexible and open to learning and new experiences. o Commitment to Continuous Learning • Commitment and Motivation • Communication • Integrity • Working in Teams

Living conditions and remarksThe diversity of topography in Ethiopia has resulted in a wide variety of climate in the country. The climate in Gambella is classifies as tropical. The hottest season of the region is in March/April and temperature may rise to 45 °C, followed by a long rain season. Road network within the region is often affected by the heavy rainfall during the rainy season. The average annual temperature in Gambella is 27.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1148 mm. Remoteness, isolation, and lack of entertainment in social life are the factors to be also considered prior to applying. Ethiopia is a unique country and Gambella is a unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential. . The purchasing power of local currency of the local currency is decreasing, while the cost of living is progressively increasing. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.”