Jawatan Kosong di UNICEF

UNICEF Malaysia is urgently seeking qualified candidates to fill the below position.

Programme Assistant (Post: 64971)
Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative / Senior Social Policy Specialist, key responsibilities include:
- Support the supervisor and the programme team in day-to-day administrative and technical support – including the management of the programme database, preparation of background papers, concept notes and programme documentation and research.
- Support communications and liaison with Government, NGO and other partners in programme work.
- Assist in the development of writing TORs for national and international consultants with the guidance of supervisor and programme team.
- Support the compilation of information and data to generate and maintain programme databases such as contact list, research papers, policy reports and other relevant government and partner documents.
- Organize documents for filing in programme filing system and database and libray with guidance from the supervisor and programme team.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the organization – including administrative and technical fields.
- 5 years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative work, of which at least one year is closely related to support of programme activities in an international organisation.
- Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia required.
- Administrative and technical skills and expertise.
- Team player and ability to work in an international environment.
- Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

Successful candidates will be offered an attractive remuneration package under the UN system.

Please send application together with a detailed resume, transcripts, current and expected salaries (* Mark clearly Position & Ref no. on the envelope) no later than 15 FEBRUARY 2011 to:

Human Resources Section
UNICEF Malaysia
Wisma UN, Block C, 2nd Floor, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara
Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Kumpur

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

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