Operations Assistant, GS5, FT, Patna, India # 00122697

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund; India; On-site; INR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF, Patna, India, is seeking an Operations Assistant (GS-5) to support country programme operations. The role focuses on cost-effective and secure operations, ensuring compliance with rules and country strategies.

You will assist in budgeting, banking, and administrative services while coordinating with the Operations Manager. Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, secondary education or higher, and relevant experience in office management or administration within humanitarian

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education; a Bachelor’s degree may replace 3 years.
• Master’s degree may replace an additional 2 years.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Office planning and coordination of daily activities.
• Provide administrative support and services.
• Manage property and facilities where needed.
• Ensure eco-efficiency and accessibility in operations.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
• Prepare routine correspondence and clerical tasks.
• Handle Banking processes and financial guidance for international staff.

Skills

Office Planning

Coordination

Administrative Support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Operations Assistant, GS5, FT, Patna, India # 00122697

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.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

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
• Budget preparation
• Preparing routine correspondence
• Banking
• Financial guidance for international staff

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

• 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.
• 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.

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

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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, discrimination, fraud, corruption and other forms of serious misconduct. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), where applicable.Appointment, selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable UNICEF to undertake these checks.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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here .

Advertised: 19 Oct 2026 India Standard Time
Deadline: 02 Nov 2026 India Standard Time