Programme Assistant (Temporary) – Port Moresby

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a Programme Assistant on a temporary basis to support its operations in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The role combines programme, administrative, financial and logistical support to ensure smooth implementation of UNICEF’s initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Support preparation, implementation and monitoring of annual work plans, aligning results with organisational priorities.
• Execute SAP transactions, monitor project expenditures and process amendments as needed.
• 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 for consultants, vendors and partners, including TOR uploads and Service Gateway transactions.
• Manage office calendars, coordinate meetings, draft minutes and ensure proper filing of correspondence.
• Prepare financial monitoring documents such as control plans and budget reports.
• Collect and process invoices and payment requests through VISION and Service Gateway.
• Conduct quarterly physical verification of office assets and update asset records.
• Maintain up‑to‑date partner contact databases, training participant lists and consultant rosters.
• Provide travel support, including itinerary bookings and coordination with HR.
• Support procurement of supplies, manage office equipment inventories and coordinate logistics for trainings, workshops and conferences.

Required profile

• Open to Papua New Guinea nationals.
• Demonstrated experience in programme support, administration, finance or logistics within an international organisation.

Required skills

• SAP
• VISION
• Service Gateway

What we offer

• Attractive compensation and benefits package.