Administrative Assistant at UNICEF
UNICEF contributes to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria with a mandate to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.
UNICEF’s Nigeria country programme:
Aims to accelerate the realization of the rights of all children and women to survival, development, protection and participation.
Promotes efforts to reduce infant, child and maternal mortality; expand access to quality basic education; and strengthen social and child protection systems.
Uses a rights-based and gender-sensitive approach
Plays a catalytic role in supporting federal, state and local governments in identifying key bottlenecks that hinder realization of the rights of disadvantaged children, supported by equity-focused, inclusive advocacy, planning, action and monitoring at all levels.
Supports adolescent development.Purpose For The Job
Under the direct supervision of the Operations Associate and the guidance of the Operations Manager, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for executing a wide variety of routine tasks for the Bauchi Field Office. The Administrative Assistant is accountable for communications, operational, and support services to enhance the smooth running of the team and its workflow.
Key Functions/accountabilities
Communications & Workflow
Calendar/Meetings/Correspondence Management
Events/Logistics
Travel arrangement
Invoice Processing
Supplies/Equipment and Premise Maintenance
Maintains and updates a system which monitors the absence of staff.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: GJP-Administrative Assistant G4-Bauchi-CLEAN-Feb 2026 VA .pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education
Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.
Experience
A minimum of 4 years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.