UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, an advocate.
Guided by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals, the National Development Plan 2019–2024 and the UNICEF Strategic Plan, the country program focuses on the building blocks required to enable children and adolescents to survive, develop and thrive, addressing specific remaining gaps and bottlenecks, particularly in the context of violence, multidimensional poverty and inequality. The overarching theory of change is that, if all girls and boys, particularly those who are most disadvantaged, are healthy, have adequate early childhood development (ECD) and good nutrition; if they are able to access and learn in school and develop life skills; if they are protected from violence, exploitation and family separation; and if they benefit from social protection; then they will form a new generation of adolescents who are empowered to generate positive change and development in Mexico. The program is also in line with the priorities of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2020–2025, particularly on peace, justice and the rule of law, and equality and inclusion.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Associate (GS-6) and leadership of the Chief of the corresponding Programme section (P-4) (Education, Child Protection or Nutrition), the Programme Assistant (GS-5) will be focused on supporting the area by providing a range of procedural, administrative and operational actions, ensuring a timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF’s administrative procedures, processes and policies.
They will undertake administrative management support services, including budget monitoring, administrative assignments and provision of administrative and operational guidance and support to team members when required.
For more information related to the work of our organization in Mexico, please visit our website: UNICEF Mexico and our latest Annual Report 2022: Informe Anual 2022 UNICEF México.
How can you make a difference?
The Programme Assistant (GS-5) will undertake administrative management support services, including budget monitoring, administrative assignments and provision of administrative and operational guidance and support to team members when required.
Under the leadership of the Programme Associate (GS-6), your main responsibilities will be:
To qualify as an advocate for every child, you will have the following mandatory requirements…
It will be considered an advantage if you have (although you are not required to)…
For every child, you demonstrate…
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.
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.
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 including everyone, regardless of race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
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Apply now and JOIN US as the next Programme Assistant at UNICEF Mexico!