• No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5
  Please Note: Only candidates with a valid residence and work permit in the European Union are eligible.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

EDUCATION:

Completion of secondary education is required. A first level university degree in finance, management, business administration or a related field is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years relevant work experience, preferably with or in the UN system.
• Proficiency in using Google Suite and Microsoft spreadsheets/Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and an ERP system
• Reporting, accounting systems preferably those of UNFPA or UNDP
• Good written and communication skills
• Candidates must have a valid residence and work permit in the European Union…

OTHER DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, evidence using your own initiative, working at pace, and evidence of sound judgment are highly desirable skills. A strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund, and dedication to the principles of the United Nations. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced work environment where compliance with deadlines is critical. An ability to think clearly and plan effectively is also highly desired.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide, administrative, financial and organizational support and guidance including procurement to the Berlin Representation Office, as well as contributing to stakeholder management and supporting the wider work of UNFPA through outreach to partners, organizing meetings and events, driving monitoring, accountability and follow-up, and building relationships. Providing administrative support to the UNFPA WomenX Collective as appropriate.

YOU WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

This position is located within the newly established Berlin Representation Office. Due to the nature of the small office, duties will be wide-ranging and the job holder will be expected to be flexible and demonstrate the ability to adapt to a range of different tasks including office and finance administration, organizational duties, attending meetings, written work and general support to the office, including:

• Managing and monitoring the office’s budgets and expenditure, working closely with HQ, including managing Quantum and Quantum Plus and other relevant financial and reporting systems, budgeting, as per UNFPA’s financial rules and regulations;
• Contributing and supporting work on advocacy projects, campaigns and the creation of resource mobilization materials by preparing relevant documentation;
• Mapping and managing the Berlin Rep Office’s stakeholder engagement to track partners interests, manage the office’s interactions, and to get the most out of relationships;
• Scheduling and coordinating meetings and, when necessary, preparing agendas, information papers, think-pieces, briefing notes and/or minutes of meetings;
• Preparing travel authorizations and travel arrangements for the office and facilitating approval from the DER Directorate, as well as preparing visit programmes for the Chief and inward UNFPA Senior Management visits including hotel and event space management, ground transportation and comprehensive visit programmes;
• Organizing and providing administrative support to workshops, retreats, events and meetings for the office, including notetaking, facilitation, and preparations for communications
• Handling procurement processes and contracts, overseeing tenancy and service agreements, ensuring prompt payment of invoices and facilitating necessary correspondence including all service providers.;
• Researching and drafting responses to enquiries received by the office or following up requests for support or collaboration with external partners or for advice from internal partners;
• Supporting the monitoring of the office’s workplan and corporate reporting mechanisms as well as supporting report writing to donors;
• Managing and filing of administrative files/documents on e.g. mission travel reports, briefings, notes to file etc.
• Providing administrative support to the UNFPA WomenX Collective Office in Berlin on an agreed-on basis with the Chief and the WomenX team;
• To carry out any other duties as may be required by the Chief of the office and DER Directorate, including administrative and logistical support related to the operationalization of the newly established office.