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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is leader in the region for the rights of its children. Working closely with the Government of Jordan, civil society, the private sector and communities, UNICEF Jordan Country Office aims to sustain results achieved for children to date, and strive to further improve policies, national institutions and programmes, for the well-being of every child in Jordan, in line with Jordan's Vision 2025 and the National Human Resources Development Strategy (2016-2025)towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Our programmes focus on improving the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the Kingdom, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or background. Our main pillars include: Child Protection; Education; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Adolescent and Youth Engagement, Health and Nutrition; Social Protection; and Operations.
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision of the Administrative Officer NO-B, this post is supporting with providing Travel and Protocol services to the Jordan Country Office and Regional Office, under the common services. The Travel and Protocol Associate is required to handle and process the daily travel and protocol services in line with UNICEF rules and regulations for the management of office travel and protocol. Specific responsibilities are highlighted below:
Determine, in coordination with the Admin Officer (NOB) and HR, Staff Travel entitlements (e.g. field visits, official travel, home leave, family visit, medical evacuation, and education grant), prepare and finalize the TAs in Vision for staff and consultants ensuring that UNICEF financial and staff rules and regulations are being observed. Responsible for the timely preparation for Travel Advance after verifying applicable entitlements, and follow-up with Finance Section for Payment. Generate reports and monitor the travel authorizations to ensure the compliance with travel rules and regulations. Responsible for handling the section records and files and provide support documents to travelers or staff when needed. Work closely with designated travel agencies to ensure suitable itineraries are established. Responsible for certifying all settlements to travel agencies for official travel. Responsible for the submission and follow up on the issuance of visas for official travel, entry visa to Jordan, obtain residencies through Ministry of interior and work permits through Ministry of Labor when needed. Responsible for the extension of staff entry visas through police stations or border department. Follow up with staff driving licenses, customs clearance, TRC and tax department.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 in the area of administration. Experience:A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative work experience (in combination with travel and protocol) is required. Language: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. The technical competencies required for this post are…. View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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