Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Background
Under the guidance and supervision of the AAP National Project Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant provides support to office operations performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Administrative Assistant promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach. The Administrative Assistant works in close collaboration with other project staffs, SCCU/ UNDP/UNIDO and UNICEF relevant to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
The candidate will also assist with logistics.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
• Implementation of operational strategies
• Support to effective and efficient functioning of the AAP PMU (AAP National Coordinator's office, operations and administration)
• Support to administrative and logistical services
• Support to office maintenance and assets management
• Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing
Impact of Results:
The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the AAP PMU. Accurate presentation of information strengthens the capacity of the office and promotes the image of PMU as an effective contributor to the development of the country.
Competencies
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Shares knowledge and experience
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
• Ability to perform a variety of standard specialized and non-specialized tasks and work processes that are fully documented, researched, recorded and reported.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
• Secondary education.
• Certification in administration desirable.
Experience:
• 3 to 5 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 Requirements:
• Fluency in the written and spoken English is essential;
• Fluency in one Nigerian Language is Essential.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Application Deadline: 3rd November, 2010.
For more information and application: UNDP Jobs (http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=19529).
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