Rejoindre UNICEF en tant qu’Assistant(e) Opérationnel(le) à Guatemala City
Un engagement pour les droits des enfants
UNICEF, l’organisme des Nations Unies dédié à l’enfance, œuvre dans plus de 190 pays pour défendre les droits des enfants et garantir leur bien-être. Chaque mission d’UNICEF vise à offrir à chaque enfant, quel que soit son contexte, l’opportunité de s’épanouir et de réaliser son potentiel. Travailler pour UNICEF n’est pas simplement un emploi, c’est un engagement fort et une chance de contribuer à un monde meilleur.
Description du Poste
Titre : Assistant(e) Opérationnel(le), GS5
Localisation : Guatemala City, Guatemala
Publié le : 25 juillet 2025
Date limite de candidature : 10 août 2025
Sous la supervision du Responsable des Opérations, le/la candidat(e) retenu(e) sera responsable de la gestion des opérations, veillant à leur efficacité et conformité avec les normes établies. L’objectif est d’assurer le bon fonctionnement des programmes pays, tout en respectant les règles et régulations en vigueur.
Principales Activités
Les missions principales incluent, sans s’y limiter :
- Planification de bureau : Organisation et supervision des activités de bureau.
- Gestion des biens : Suivi de l’inventaire et des besoins matériels.
- Gestion financière : Tenue des fichiers financiers pour les projets, rédaction de rapports périodiques et préparation de budgets.
- Correspondance et communication : Rédaction de documents administratifs et gestion des contacts téléphoniques.
- Support administratif : Coordination des services de transport et gestion des réservations d’hôtel.
Exigences et Compétences
Pour être un(e) défenseur(e) des droits de l’enfant au sein d’UNICEF, voici les qualifications requises :
Exigences minimales :
- Éducation : Diplôme de niveau secondaire achevé.
- Expérience professionnelle : Minimum de cinq années d’expérience dans la gestion de bureau, la finance ou des domaines similaires.
- Langues : Maîtrise de l’espagnol et de l’anglais.
Atouts souhaités :
- Cours universitaires en comptabilité, administration des affaires, ou gestion financière.
- Expérience de travail dans un pays en développement ou en situation d’urgence.
Valeurs et Inclusion
UNICEF prône des valeurs fondamentales telles que le respect, l’intégrité et la responsabilité. Ces valeurs doivent être intégrées dans chaque aspect de la mission, notamment vis-à-vis des droits et du bien-être des enfants.
L’engagement d’UNICEF envers l’inclusion est tangible, notamment par le biais de politiques telles que des congés parentaux rémunérés et des facilités pour les personnes en situation de handicap. Toutes les candidatures, sans distinction d’identité ou de statut, sont encouragées, et le processus de candidature est conçu pour être accessible.
Informations Importantes
Les candidats retenus passeront par des vérifications de références rigoureuses et devront se conformer à des exigences médicales et de vaccination.
UNICEF ne demandera jamais de frais de traitement ou d’informations bancaires pendant le processus de recrutement. Seules les personnes sélectionnées pour un entretien seront contactées.
Pour un avenir meilleur, postulez dès maintenant et rejoignez UNICEF dans sa mission pour chaque enfant.
📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Sun, 27 Jul 2025 04:07:07 GMT
🏢 Entreprise : Unicef
📍 Lieu : Ciudad de Guatemala
💼 Intitulé du poste : Operations Assistant, GS5, Guatemala City, Guatemala
💶 Rémunération proposée :
📝 Description du poste : 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. 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 personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.Visit to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.For every child, hope.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.How can you make a differenceUnder the supervision of the Operations Manager, the incumbent is accountable for management of cost-effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes in strict compliance with the rules and regulations and in accordance with the CO strategies and plans.The main activities are:
- Office Planning
- Property management
- Maintains financial records for projects or other office accounts for which responsibility is assigned.
- Prepares recurring reports on assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from excess cost or less-than-expected receipts. Prepares special reports to clarify problems or for other reasons.
- Calculates and compiles cost estimates and projected budget requirements and assists in preparation of budget statements for area of assignment.
- Prepares routine correspondence and maintains personal and telephone contacts with others to discuss matters concerning accounts, and related assignments.
- Maintains contact with local banks to clarify questions pertaining to office bank accounts.
- Briefs and assists newly arrived international staff, experts and consultants on basic financial procedures and requirements with respect to payments, entitlements, banking and currency provisions and other requirements relating to accounts and finance.
- Makes hotel reservations and administrative arrangements for special events.
- Classifies and codes material relating to a number of subject-matter areas and maintains general office files for the Operations Section.
- Organizes and coordinates internal and external transportation needs for the office, assigning driver and vehicle as needed, and depending on availability.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…Minimum requirements:
- Education: Completion of secondary education.
- Work Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively work experience in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, supply.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English.
Desirables:
- University courses in accounting, business administration, economics or financial management, will be an asset.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
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:The 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[add the 8th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role].Familiarize yourself with and its different levels.UNICEF is committed to , and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage .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 discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.Remarks:As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found .Advertised: 25 Jul 2025 Central America Standard Time
Deadline: 10 Aug 2025 Central America Standard Time
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