The following vacancy exist at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria:
Position: Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline: 01-May-10
Type of Contract: FTA Local
Languages Required: English
Background
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Chief Security Adviser, the Administrative Assistant/Secretary ensures effective and efficient functioning of the DSS Office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, and management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Summary of key functions:
- Effective and efficient functioning of the DSS office
- Effective communications and administrative support to the office
- Facilitation of knowledge building and management
- Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the DSS office focusing on achievement of the following results:
Competencies:
• Corporate Competencies:
• Functional Competencies:
• Knowledge Management and Learning
• Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Leadership and Self-Management
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
•Higher National Diploma/Bsc Secretarial Administration
Experience:
•3 to 5 years of progressively responsible secretarial, administrative, programme experience is required at the national or international level.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web based management systems.
Language Requirements:
•Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
•Working knowledge of any of the three Nigerian major languages would be an advantage.
For more information and application: Administrative Assistant/Secretary Jobs UNDP Nigeria (http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=16146)