Executive Associate (G-6) — UNICEF Mozambique (Maputo)

UNICEF Mozambique is readvertising the position of Executive Associate (G-6 level, Temporary Appointment for a 6-month duration), based in Maputo. This is a readvertisement of requisition No. 138289 (job requisition number 595099) on the official UNICEF careers portal: applicants who applied to the first announcement do not need to reapply — your application remains under consideration.

The UNICEF Mozambique Country Programme seeks to ensure that all children survive, thrive, and have their rights respected, protected, and fulfilled. The programme operates in a complex environment requiring a high level of interaction with government partners, donors, United Nations agencies, civil society, and the private sector. The Executive Associate will serve as the main support to the UNICEF Representative in Mozambique, ensuring the effective functioning of the front office.

What you will do

The role is organized around five main domains:

• Executive support and coordination — managing the Representative's schedule and providing direct support to institutional activities;
• Office management and information flow — facilitating internal and external communication and information flow;
• Mission and event coordination — planning and monitoring high-level missions, meetings, and events;
• Administrative and logistical support — strategic support for high-level engagements, including document preparation and process tracking;
• Communication and representation — handling representation duties with appropriate discretion and diplomacy.

Candidate profile

UNICEF is looking for a profile with at least 6 years of experience in administrative and executive support roles, completed secondary education — where higher education may substitute for years of experience (3 years with a bachelor's degree; an additional 2 years with a master's degree) — and fluent command of English and Portuguese.

We are also looking for: strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, flawless writing and communication, high discretion with sensitive information, ability to engage with diverse partners and work under pressure, and hands-on experience with office and digital collaboration tools (such as Microsoft Office).

What is valued

Knowledge of another official UN language or a local Mozambican language is considered an asset, as well as prior experience within the UN system or similarly structured organizations, and national-level experience in development, fragile, or humanitarian contexts.

The position aligns with UNICEF's required competencies: building and maintaining partnerships; self-awareness and ethical awareness; drive for results; innovating and embracing change; managing ambiguity and complexity; strategic thinking and acting; and working collaboratively.

UNICEF applies its core values — Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability — and promotes an inclusive work environment, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, ethnicity, or disability.

Conditions and company notes

• Contract: Temporary Appointment (TA) for 6 months, G-6 level;
• As this is a national-level position, UNICEF does not facilitate visa or residence permit issuance;
• UNICEF does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment, selection, or hiring, and will never request banking details from applicants;
• Government officials considered for employment are normally required to resign from government service before taking up the post.

Honest note

This is a readvertisement of the same position: if you already applied to the original posting, there is no need to reapply — your previous application remains under consideration.

The deadline is September 25, 2026 (Maputo time). The full job description is available as a PDF on the official announcement ("JD Executive Associate G-6").

The organization does not state salary details in the posting; terms of employment follow the personnel policy applicable to temporary appointments in the United Nations system.

How to apply

Applications are exclusively online, via the official UNICEF careers portal, under requisition No. 595099: Readvertisement: Executive Associate (G-6), TA (6 months), #138289, Maputo, Mozambique. Clicking «Apply now» opens the application form on the PageUp recruitment platform. Deadline: 25/09/2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the process.

Inademy publishes this vacancy with confirmed information from the official posting; application processing takes place entirely on the UNICEF platform, never through Inademy.

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