Job from UN Children's Fund, New York,USA

Post:Project Assistant - Consultancy
Job
from UN Children's Fund

 Job ID: #570520
Career categories: Administration/HR
    Information/Communications

Country:United States of America

City: New York

Organisation:UN Children's Fund

Theme:Education

Job years of experience: 0-3 years

Job type: Consultancy



Project Assistant - Consultancy Communication for Education and Gender Equality UNICEF Division of Communication, New York Headquarters

The Communication for Education and Gender Equality (CEGE) group is a team within the Strategic Communication and Public Advocacy section of UNICEF’s Division of Communication (DOC) dedicated to supporting UNICEF’s priorities in Basic Education and Gender Equality.

Under the direct supervision of the Communication Specialist for Education and Gender Equality, and working closely with the other team and section members, the consultant will provide project assistance to various education priorities as well as administrative support to the CEGE group.

Your profile:

•     Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the organisation, e.g. Social Sciences, Communication.
•     Good knowledge of personal computers, applications, word processing and spreadsheet software.
•     Experience with web content management systems such as WordPress a plus.
•     Good knowledge of UNICEF's rules, regulations and procedures; tact, discretion, initiative, good judgment and ability to work independently.
•     Good organizational skills and drafting ability.
•     At least two years of progressively responsible working experience in an administrative capacity, preferably in support of communication activities.
•     Knowledge of the UN System desirable.
•     Fluent English both written and oral
•     Knowledge of French language considered an asset.
•     Interest in education and gender equality essential, experience a plus;
•     Demonstrated success in networking and working in a team;
•     Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
•     Ability to handle multiple tasks

How to apply:

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ) to Anne Denes adenes@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 26 April 2013. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
Closing date: 26 Apr 2013