Administrative Officer – 6‑Month Fixed‑Term

About the role

UNICEF is seeking an Administrative Officer to support its emergency response in Venezuela following the recent 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes. The role will be based in Caracas for a six‑month fixed‑term assignment, providing essential administrative and logistical support to field teams delivering child protection, health, nutrition, WASH, education and psychosocial services.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day office operations, including correspondence, filing and record‑keeping.
• Coordinate procurement processes, track supplies and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Maintain accurate financial and activity reports for the emergency programme.
• Support the scheduling of meetings, travel arrangements and logistics for field staff and partners.
• Liaise with government authorities, NGOs and UN agencies to facilitate smooth programme implementation.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with UNICEF policies and donor requirements.

Required profile

• University degree in administration, business management or a related field.
• Relevant experience in administrative or logistical support, preferably in humanitarian or development settings.
• Strong organizational abilities and capacity to work under pressure.
• Fluency in English; Spanish proficiency is an advantage.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact humanitarian response.
• Professional development within a global UN agency.
• Competitive fixed‑term contract with benefits aligned with UNICEF standards.