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Job Description
- Job categoriesProject Management
- Vacancy codeVA/2024/B5012/29226
- Department/officeGPO, NYPO, SDC, Sustainable Development Cluster
- Duty stationHome based
- Contract typeLocal ICA Support
- Contract levelLICA-5
- DurationUntil 31 July 2025, with the possibility of extension subject to good performance, availability of funds, organizational requirements, and the duration of the project. (Retainer)
- Application period11-Nov-2024 to 18-Nov-2024
Functional Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Provide administrative support in preparation for the conferences, workshops, and retreats.
- Processes travel transactions (authorizations and claims), including in the OneUNOPS system for all personnel, UN officials, and visitors, ensuring compliance with UN rules and regulations.
- Provide information on air services, rates, and travel schedules for specific itineraries.
- Maintain unit’s documentation, including records and files, ensuring the safekeeping of confidential materials.
- Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
Regular bilateral meetings with the supervisor and the portfolio team, along with timely and accountable delivery of services, ensure client satisfaction. This promotes the image and credibility of the team and office as effective service providers in project services and management.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Education:
- Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related discipline with no years of relevant experience is desirable; OR
- First-level university degree (undergraduate, bachelor or equivalent), with no years of relevant, will be considered an asset; OR
- Secondary school diploma (or high school equivalent) and five (5) years of relevant experience are required.
Work Experience:
Required:
- Relevant experience is defined as experience in general administrative or operations support services in national or international public or corporate organizations.
Desirable:
- Experience in the UN system organizations is desirable.
- Experience in the use of Enterprise systems, including OneUNOPS, is desirable.
Language:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of French or other UN working languages is desired.
How To Apply
ontract duration: Until 31 July 2025, with the possibility of extension subject to good performance, availability of funds, organizational requirements, and the duration of the project.
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=29226#4