Administrative Specialist, (NO-3), FT , #132859, Kabul, Afghanistan, SAR

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 08 Jul 2026 4 days left

Overview

Provide managerial leadership and policy guidance for effective administrative service management and staff capacity development. Collaborate with Operations Management to ensure efficient administrative operations in support of the Office and country programmes.


Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure timely interpretation and application of administrative policy and procedures.
  • Administer, monitor, and control budget preparation and implementation in administrative management and services.
  • Provide supervision and leadership in management and operations of delivery and improvement in administrative support services.
  • Effectively perform property management of administrative supplies, office equipment, vehicles, and other properties.
  • Oversee strategic management of UNICEF guest houses across Afghanistan.
  • Provide strategic oversight of travel, fleet, and protocol services.
  • Ensure all administrative transactions and contract arrangements satisfy requirements and comply with policies.
  • Enhance staff capacity through organized staff learning/development programmes.
  • Maintain effective working relations with other agencies, local authorities, and implementing partners.
  • Carry out and deliver any other assigned administrative management responsibilities and services.
Required Experience

At least five years of relevant work experience in Administration, Operations, Facilities Management, Accommodation Management, Travel Management, Fleet Management, Contract Management, Budget Management, Asset Management, Staff Development, And Other Related Fields.

Qualifications

Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Business Administration, Social Science, Finance, and any other related fields.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is highly desirable. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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