UN WOMEN Jobs - 28865- Office Assistant

Office Assistant

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Abuja, NIGERIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

14-May-2012

Application Deadline :

02-Apr-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-1

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The UN WOMEN (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) is recruiting personnel for the following position in the Country Office in Abuja:

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the incumbent performs the following duties:-

q Collects and delivers mail, pouches and other communications to and from the UN Registry;

q Sorts, delivers and picks up mail from various offices on the premises at regular intervals. Keeps records as required;

q Packs materials received for dispatch, affixes labels, inserts materials in envelopes and franks outgoing mail;

q Make photocopies and collate same as required;

q Assists with the arrangement of tea breaks during meetings;

q General clerical assistance;

q Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Ability to sort out and organize large quantities of material for dispatch
Understanding of UNDP operations procedures and requirements

Leadership and Self-Management
Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Responds positively to critical feedback

Required Skills and Experience

Be a Nigerian National, (Male or Female)
Be a secondary School Graduate
Possess at least 2 years cognate experience.
Have a good knowledge of the UN system
Possess good oral and writing skills in English
Have demonstrated a sense of integrity in the discharge of their duties.

Interested Candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.

Please note that instead of a CV you're required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11) from the following link http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc Complete it and upload when prompted.

Applications without a fully completed P11 form will not be considered. Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted.

The system will only allow for one attachment.

The UN 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.