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UNFPA·Apr 29, 2026

Administrative Assistant/Protocol

Protocol and Relations with Other UN Agencies: - Processing and follow up to obtain entry visas, working/stay permits and registration for international staff & their dependents, visitors ensuring that all staff have val...

On-siteNationalSpecialist UCoS from Apr20263. Good health and well-being
On-site

Sudan

Port Sudan

Duration

184 days

Extendable

Positions

1 Available

Deadline

May 13, 2026

17 days ago

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Sustainable Development Goal

3. Good health and well-being

General Information

Description of assignment title

Administrative Assistant/Protocol

Assignment country

Sudan

Expected start date

May 10, 2026

Sustainable Development Goal

3. Good health and well-being

Volunteer category

Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Host entity

UNFPA

Type

onsite

Duration

184 days
(with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments

1

Duty stations

Port Sudan

Assignment Details

Mission and Objectives

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA supports: - Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) for all, particularly women and girls in more than 150 countries – home to more than 80 per cent of the world’s population. SRH includes;  The health of pregnant women, especially the 10-15 million who face life-threatening complications each year  Reliable access to modern contraceptives sufficient to benefit 20 million women a year  Training of thousands of health workers, particularly midwives to help ensure at least 80 per cent of all child births are supervised by skilled attendants  Prevention of teen and early pregnancies, complications of which are the leading cause of death for girls 15-19 years old  Delivery of safe birth supplies, dignity kits and other life-saving materials to survivors of conflict and natural disaster - Prevention of gender-based violence (GBV), one of the most common forms of violence today affecting 1 in 3 women across the globe - Abandonment of female genital mutilation, which harms 3 million girls annually - Gender-responsive, age appropriate Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) - Efforts to end child marriage affecting 12 million girls every year - Countries in development of youth policies and reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health policies and action plans. - Population census, demographic health surveys, research, data collection and analysis, which are essential for development planning as well as in humanitarian settings

Context

UNFPA is the lead UN agency working to achieve a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is realized. The UN Volunteer will support the UNFPA Sudan Country Office. Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Analyst, the Administrative Assistant/Protocol will support the implementation of UNFPA Sudan’s Operations, and the role also involves provision of administrative services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work in line with UNFPA rules and regulations. Additional Information: National UN Specialist Volunteers in Sudan are entitled to: - Monthly Volunteer Living allowance (VLA) at amount of 1,597.25 USD. - danger and Hardship Differential DHD: 575. USD. - Annual and learning leaves. - Free Medical and life insurance. - Free access to different learning platforms.

Task Description

Protocol and Relations with Other UN Agencies: - Processing and follow up to obtain entry visas, working/stay permits and registration for international staff & their dependents, visitors ensuring that all staff have valid stay permits. - Issuance and renewal of diplomatic cards, driving license and VIP booking for Representative and international staff as required. - Processes and obtains all necessary government permit and licenses for the UNFPA. - Ensures timely processing of travel permits for vehicle missions including the travelers National/International staff, through local authorities and HAC. Support Temporary - Port Sudan Premises and Guest House Support Temporary - Port Sudan Premises and Guest House: - Manage UNFPA guesthouse and accommodation in Port Sudan (booking & billing, cleaning, housekeeping, furnishing). - Submit Guest House payment information per guest to the Finance team for payroll each month in coordination with Admin Analyst. - Timely processing of payments related to general services & maintenance such as repairs, electricity, rent, tap water, stationary, drinking water of premises and office supplies to ensure continuity of services. - Prepare comprehensive and accurate monthly data entry and prepare periodic guesthouse management reports for review. - Respond to all requests for maintenance and repair works in a timely manner; supervise & support personnel involved. Administrative Routine Tasks: - Ensures invoices are well supported and prepares payment requests to be submitted to Finance Section, including Req. creation and PO in the system. - Timely processing of staff mobile allowance payment &reconciliation, and distribution to staff, prepare for postpaid lines reconciliation by staff. - Support organization of conferences, workshops and retreats. - Processing of shopping procurement requests of goods and services; ensuring transparency, in coordination with Admin Analyst. - Preparation of over-time for all staff and making sure that all needed supporting documents are properly filed. - Ensure the filing system through iDocs documentation - Supervise administrative and clerical staff as required. Vehicle Services: •Support and coordinate daily vehicle transportation for staff and official missions within Sudan in coordination with Admin Analyst. - Coordination and implementation of regular and preventive vehicle maintenance, and update vehicle records, logs and service history & prepare annual history report. - Ensure readiness of vehicles and availability of safety equipment (first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and other safety items). - Process and obtain UNFPA vehicle annual registrations in coordination with the Admin Analyst and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). - Ensure, in coordination with drivers, the accurate recording of daily vehicle logs and fuel consumption, and monitor and track fuel availability in liaison with the Admin Analyst. - Process payment related to vehicle leasing in accordance with established procedures and contractual agreements. Carries out any other duties as may be required by the Head of the Administration Section or the International Operations Manager.

Eligibility Criteria

Age

18 - 80

Required experience

3 years

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Assignment Requirements

Relevant experience

3 years

Language Requirements
ArabicRequired
Fluent
EnglishRequired
Fluent
Required education level

Secondary education

Area(s) of expertise

Administration, Facility management

Driving license

-

Competencies and values
Values: •Exemplifying integrity •Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system •Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing change Functional Competencies: •Managing the organization's resources • Developing ICT standards and applications Managing data, information and workflow Core Competencies: • Achieving results • Being accountable • Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen • Thinking analytically and strategically • Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships • Communicating for impact
Skills and experience
Minimum three years of relevant administrative/procurement/protocol/logistics experience preferably with: - UN organizations and/or other international organizations. - Computer skills: - Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). - Experience in handling of web-based management systems

Additional Information

Living conditions and remarks
Port Sudan is currently one of the safest operational areas in Sudan, with relatively stable security compared to other conflict-affected regions. Access is possible via Port Sudan Airport with limited commercial and UNHAS flights. The climate is hot and humid, especially in summer months. Modest dress is culturally expected, and alcohol is strictly prohibited. Accommodation options are limited and costly due to high demand. Basic food and water are available but expensive, and power outages are frequent. Medical facilities are functional but limited in capacity—serious cases may require evacuation. Banking services are minimal with limited access to cash; mobile money is used occasionally. Internet and telecom services are available but often unreliable. Sudan is a unique country and is a unique operation. It provides an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as stamina and commitment. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.
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