Programme Assistant – Temporary (G-5) – Port Moresby

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a Programme Assistant (G‑5) on a temporary basis to support programme and project activities in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The role provides essential administrative, financial and logistical support to ensure smooth implementation of UNICEF’s work plans.

Key responsibilities

• Support preparation, implementation and monitoring of annual work plans, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
• Carry out transactions in SAP, monitor project implementation, track expenditures and process amendments.
• Assist in drafting inputs for programme reports, dashboards and performance indicators using digital tools.
• Liaise with programme and operations colleagues to resolve transactional or procedural issues.
• Facilitate processing of contracts (consultants, vendors, partnerships) including TOR uploads and Service Gateway transactions.
• Manage office calendars, coordinate team meetings, draft minutes and maintain filing systems.
• Maintain tracking systems for staff leave, absence and team events.
• Prepare documentation for financial monitoring such as control plans and budget reports.
• Collect and process invoices and payment requests through VISION and Service Gateway.
• Conduct quarterly physical verifications of office assets and update asset records.
• Update partner contact databases, training participant lists and consultant rosters.
• Provide travel support, procure supplies and manage office equipment inventories.
• Coordinate logistics for trainings, workshops and conferences, including venue bookings and catering.

Required profile

• Open to Papua New Guinea nationals.
• Experience in programme and project support.
• Experience in administrative and financial support functions.
• Ability to liaise with programme and operations teams to resolve issues.

Required skills

• SAP
• VISION
• Service Gateway
• Digital reporting tools

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.