Administrative Officer (Temporary) – UNICEF Emergency Response

About the role

UNICEF is seeking an Administrative Officer to support its Ebola response in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo. Working under the Administration and Finance Specialist, the officer will ensure day‑to‑day administrative services are delivered efficiently and in line with UNICEF’s emergency procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and maintain office space, equipment, communications, utilities and accommodation for the mission.
• Ensure compliance with UNICEF administrative rules, internal controls and simplified emergency procedures.
• Coordinate onboarding, movement, rotation, travel, accommodation and logistical follow‑up for staff, consultants, surge personnel and visitors.
• Process administrative requests for Ebola response activities, including IPC, WASH, health, community engagement, meetings, field missions and transport.
• Maintain accurate records and provide timely support to field teams.

Required profile

• Experience in providing administrative and logistical support in humanitarian or emergency settings.
• Familiarity with UNICEF administrative policies and emergency modalities.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and adapt to rapidly changing conditions.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of travel and accommodation coordination procedures.
• Basic understanding of procurement and logistics processes.