Operations Assistant (UNESCO)

The Operation’s Assistant is assigned to the UNESCO Desk in Kyiv to provide, under overall guidance and direct supervision of the Head of the UNESCO Liaison Desk and the Senior Administrative Assistant, support to the UNESCO activities in the country.

The Operation’s Assistant, recruited locally, would primarily be responsible for operational, administrative, and logistical support of the Desk’s operations. The Operations Assistant shall work closely with Headquarters relevant sectors and UNESCO staff/consultants based in Kyiv and other cities.

Requirements for candidates:

• 4 years of experience in general, out of which minimum 2 years with administration, secretarial or programme support’s functions.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and experience in handling web-based management systems.
• Secondary education

• University degree in Business/Public Administration, Law or related area will be considered an advantage.

• Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required
• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required
• French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

You will have the opportunity to apply your talent while working for a noble cause. UN Volunteers receive a monthly living allowance (VLA), as well as life insurance and full health insurance.

This position comes with the following benefits and entitlements for UN Volunteers (National UN Volunteer Specialist):

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) (equivalent in UAH): USD 1,587
• Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance
• Annual leave: 30 days
• Certified sick leave: 30 days annually
• Uncertified sick leave: 7 days annually
• Learning leave: 10 days annually

To apply for a vacancy, please first register on the UN Volunteers platform https://app.unv.org/ and send an application using this link: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1755096008318208

The final date to apply is May 9 inclusive.