Administrative Assistant
Org. Setting and Reporting Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of the Administrative Section and under the direct supervision of the Associate Administrative Officer, the incumbent is responsible for the following :
Human Resources Management
Assists the supervisor in managing the Unit’s human resources activities, e.g. recruitment, replacement, promotion, performance appraisals, job classification reviews, separation of staff and training etc.
ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.
- Initiates, reviews, processes and follows-up on actions related to the job openings in Inspira for the Unit.
- Oversees and keeps track of status of job openings and maintains the case files in electronically for the record.
- Monitors staffing table and prepare relevant statistical data / charts for the Section.
- Reviews applications, prepares draft preliminary evaluations and assists in identifying the shortlist of candidates for further review by the respective Programme Managers.
- Process and / or review the evaluations in Inspira and prepare responses to queries by OHR and Central Review Bodies (CRB) as necessary.
Contract Administration and General Administration
- Assists with the day-to-day administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services.
- Audits the contractors' invoices against the goods and services provided by the contractor and approved by the UN.
- Processes the payment of contractors’ invoices and monitor payments.
- Coordinates extensively with service units and liaises frequently with internal team members of FCAS and the other offices at UN Headquarters
- Drafts various correspondence with regards to information and facility management as assigned.
- Performs other administrative duties as assigned.
Competencies Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources, or related area is required.
Experience in recruitment and selection within an international organization or public institution is required.
Experience using talent management systems such Inspira is desirable.
Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems such as SAP is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice United Nations Considerations No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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