Administrative Associate (G-6) – Temporary, 6 months – Dakar

About the role

Provide administrative, operational and coordination support to the Programme and Planning section, ensuring budgets, procurement, travel, meetings and communications are well organised, accurate and compliant with UNICEF procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor budgets, track expenditures and manage related records.
• Coordinate planning information, project tracking and data inputs.
• Support contracts, partner and consultant procurement processes and documentation.
• Handle routine and non‑routine communications, meetings, travel arrangements, invoices, supplies and inventory.

Required profile

• Secondary education in a relevant field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in administration, budgeting, procurement, travel coordination, office management or related areas.
• Fluency in French; knowledge of another UN language is a plus.

Required skills

• Budget monitoring
• Procurement processes
• Travel planning
• Invoice processing
• Project coordination
• SAP (or similar ERP)

What we offer

• Attractive compensation and benefits package.
• Paid parental leave and breastfeeding breaks.
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities and opportunities for professional development.