The united Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria announces the following vacancy within the UN common services Unit:
Position: UN House Administrative Associate
Location : Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline: 24-May-10
Type of Contract: FTA Local
Languages Required: English
Starting Date: (date when the selected canditate is expected to start) 05-Jul-2010
Duration of Initial Contract: 1 year
Expected Duration of Assignment: with possibility of yearly renewal
Background
Under the close supervision of the UN House Manager, the UN House Administrative Associate assists in the management of all administrative services of the UN Common Services in the UN House.
The UN Administrative Associate demonstrates a client-oriented approach, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Summary of key functions:
• Maintain an overview of the Common Services activities and ensure timely administrative support.
• Assist in Monitoring the Compliance of all Operational Systems and Procedures.
• Exercise control and administration of Common Services expendable and non-expendable properties.
• Supervision of UN House Mail Room, Meeting Rooms, Car Parks, Internal & External Cleaning.
• Review of telecommunications systems and services periodically.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, evaluations and justifications on general administrative or specialized tasks.
• Keep supervisor aware of potential problem areas for immediate solution
Competencies
Corporate Competencies
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Leadership and Self-Management
UNDP Procurement certification programme
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Secondary education. Certification in Administration. University Degree in Business or Public Administration desirable, but it is not a requirement.
Experience: 7 years of relevant experience in administration or programme support service. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Experience in handling of web-based management systems.
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
For more details and application: Job Vacancy for Administrative Associate at UNDP Nigeria