Operations Assistant

ACCA Careers; Bihar Sharif; On-site; INR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF Patna, India, is seeking an Operations Officer (Fixed Term Appointment) to oversee cost‑effective, secure operations in support of country programmes. The role reports to the Operations Manager/Officer and requires strong planning, organizing, and financial coordination within a humanitarian context.

Minimum education is secondary; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with 5+ years in office management, finance, ICT, supply or administration.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education is required; a Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 3 years of work experience.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for an additional 2 years of experience.
• Familiarity with office planning, administrative support and services, and organizing work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost‑effective, efficient and secure operations.
• Provide administrative support and office planning.
• Oversee property management and asset inventory control.
• Coordinate finances, budgeting, and financial reporting for the country programme.
• Support hotel reservations, travel, and events; facilitate meetings and transport coordination.

Skills

Office planning and coordination

Administrative support

Planning and organizing

Education

Secondary education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Master's degree (asset)

Job description

Job no: 596391

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment

Duty Station: Patna

Level: G-5

Location: India

Categories: Operations

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

For every child, the right to be a Champion

How can you make a difference?

Purpose For The Job

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager/Operations Officer, the incumbent is accountable for management of cost-effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes in strict compliance with the rules and regulations and in accordance with the CO strategies and plans.

Key Functions, Accountabilities And Related Duties/tasks

• Office Planning.
• Administrative Support.
• Property management.
• Eco-efficiency and accessibility
• Financial records
• Financial reporting
• Budget preparation
• Preparing routine correspondence
• Banking
• Financial guidance for international staff
• Hotel reservations and events
• Office administration and meetings
• Transportation coordination
• Logistical support to UN agencies

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Completion of secondary education. A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) may replace 3 years. A Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) may replace an additional 2 years.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of progressive work experience in office management: finance, accounting, ICT, supply and administration and/or other related fields.
• Skills: Familiarity of Office Planning and Coordination, Administrative Support and Services and Planning and Organizing.
• Language Requirements: Proficiency of English is required.

Desirables

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• University degree in accounting, business administration, economics or financial management, will be an asset.
• Knowledge of Facilities Management, Asset Management, and Inventory Control are desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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.

UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others