The Project Associate provides general ICT program management, project management and administrative support for a range of projects and portfolios to ensure their smooth running and implementation. The Project Associate prioritizes tasks and organizes work independently based on general direction from the supervisor and carries out a broad range of activities, including work planning, documentation management, reporting and logistics support.
The Project Associate will report to the Chief at the P-5 level, with matrix management reporting to the Operations Specialist at the P-3 level.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 
JD Project Associate G6 DCOE.pdf
To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements
Education : Completion of secondary education (high school diploma) . A Bachelor’s level degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience. A Master’s level degree may replace an additional two years.
Work Experience : A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.
• In-depth knowledge of working with an ERP system is required.
• Knowledge of integrated management information systems is required.
• Training and experience using Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint is required.
Skills :
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize.
• High sense of confidentiality, initiative, and good judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural background.
• Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goals and to provide guidance to more junior support staff.
• Excellent skills in both spoken and written communications.
Language Requirements : English.
Desirables
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
- University Degree in Business Administration is an asset
- Knowledge of UN/UNICEF organizational structure, administrative and ICT policies and procedures is an asset.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies.
For every Child, a digital future…
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
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
Advertised: 28 Feb 2025 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 14 Mar 2025 E. Africa Standard Time
