Administrative Associate GS6 Fixed Term Position, Colombo, Sri Lanka

## Administrative Associate GS6 Fixed Term Position, Colombo, Sri Lanka - Organization:UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund - Office:UNICEF Colombo Administrative Associate, GS6, Fixed Term Position, #138028, Colombo, Sri Lanka, APR (Open to Sri Lankan nationals only) Position type:Fixed Term Appointment Division/Equivalent:Bangkok (EAPRO), Thailand School/Unit:Sri Lanka Department/Office:Colombo, Sri Lanka Categories:Administration 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. At 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. UNICEF 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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to Deliver How can you make a difference? The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, 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. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. UNICEF Sri Lanka is looking for a highly committed and self-sustaining professional who can contribute to the effective delivery of complex administrative and operational support services. The Administrative Associate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of office operations and service delivery. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and well-organized work environment through reliable administrative support, effective coordination, and clear communication. The role requires solid and broad-based administrative experience, a strong understanding of organizational workflows, and the ability to work independently with professionalism, attention to detail, and a consistent focus on quality, monitoring, and meeting deadlines. In addition, the Administrative Associate will support the Operations Manager in maintaining office safety, security, and emergency preparedness arrangements; coordinate administrative support activities related to UN Common Premises; and provide leadership, coordination, and guidance to Senior Drivers/Drivers to ensure safe, efficient, and timely transportation services and overall service delivery. Under the supervision and guidance of the Operations Manager, the Administrative Associate provides administrative management support and coordinates in carrying out administrative and selected specialized tasks. These services require a strong, practical knowledge of UNICEF / UN administrative policies, procedures, and systems. - Administration section Planning & Project Management (specialized) - Communications & Workflow - Calendar/Meetings/Correspondence Management - Budget Monitoring (specialized) - Supplies/Equipment management If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Administrative Associate G6_ Updated_NS (2).pdf To qualify as a champion for every child you will have... Minimum requirements: - Education: Completion of secondary education is required. - Work Experience: Minimum six years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience required. - Skills: Administrative Management, Coordination and Collaboration, Problem Solving, Digital Dexterity, Communication, and Organizational Skills. - Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. - Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable. - Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language (Sinhala and/or Tamil) is an asset. - Previous experience in planning, organizing and delivering support services in Admin/Finance/IT/Supply is highly desirable. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment is desirable. - Knowledge of UN/UNICEF'S rules, regulations and procedures is considered an asset. - Proven ability to deal with confidential and sensitive communication and information is desirable. - Experience working with corporate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, particularly SAP, is desirable. - Experience in both development and humanitarian and fragile settings is considered an added advantage. 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 UNICEF competencies required for this post are... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF 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 is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discriminat