Operations Assistant for UNFPA Regional Office

About the role

The Operations Assistant supports the Regional Operations Manager in the West and Central Regional Office of UNFPA, providing administrative, logistical and financial assistance to country offices and the regional programme.

Key responsibilities

• Organise technical workshops, meetings and missions, handling all logistical, administrative and financial arrangements.
• Prepare travel authorisations, manage requisitions and produce monthly financial status reports using Quantum.
• Maintain filing systems, archive documents and update country, partner and project files in line with regional guidelines.
• Provide research assistance, conduct bibliographic searches and draft contributions to reports, papers and presentations.

Required profile

• Minimum secondary education with at least five years of experience in administration, finance programme support, ICT or office management.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of French.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and G‑suite.
• Experience using Quantum financial software for vouchers, payments and reporting.
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills.