UNDP Nigeria Jobs: Administrative Assistant/Secretary

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network. The following job currently exists at UNDP Nigeria:

Job Title: Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline:   02-Sep-10
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-3
Languages Required:   English 
Starting Date: (date when the selected canditate is expected to start): 12-Oct-2010
Duration of Initial Contract: 1 year
Expected Duration of Assignment: 1 year with possibility of yearly renewal

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

Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the DSS office.  Accurate analysis and presentation of information strengthens the capacity and promotes the image of UNDSS as  security advisor  to the United Nations Country Team. Incumbent's own initiative is decisive in results of work and timely finalization.

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: UNDP Jobs

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Reminder: This job vacancy will be closing soon. Apply today if interested and qualified before the deadline. Goodluck!

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The deadline for this vacancy has been extended till 14th September, 2010. If you're eligible and interested click this link to apply: UNDP Nigeria Jobs.

Please note that all requirements remain unchanged as stated in the first post.

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This job vacancy is still open but don't wait for the deadline before you apply. Send in your application before the deadline. Goodluck!