UN WOMEN Jobs - 65860- Office Messenger

Office Messenger

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Cairo, EGYPT

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

15-May-2016

Application Deadline :

30-Apr-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-1

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

Languages Required :

Arabic

Expected Duration of Assignment :

One year

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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative Associate, the Messenger provides reliable messenger services.

S/he demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

Messenger services.

Provides efficient messenger services focusing on achievement of the following results:

Collection and delivery of mail and other materials as required from and to the post office, government agencies and other institutions;
Sorting, delivery and pick up of mail from various offices on the premises at regular intervals. Maintenance of records as required;
Packaging/packing of material received for dispatch; labeling, inserting material in envelopes and franking outgoing mail;
Photocopying and duplicating services;
Ensuring that tea, water and refreshments are served and provided to the management staff and official meetings as requested;
Assist in the loading, unloading and movement of furniture, equipment and cargo office supplies;
Perform Variety of unskilled tasks as helper and messenger;
Remain flexible and work additional hours when required;
Other duties as required.

Provides efficient organization and cleaning services:

Keeping clean the offices, kitchen, corridors, toilets, and workshop venue and the office environment at all the times;
Paying attention and ensuring hygienic standard of sanitary facilities at all the times;
Keeps office room floors, surfaces, furniture, walls, doors, windows, carpets clean and hygienic;
Clean the toilets and to put in the toilets the toilet rolls, soaps, washing liquid and towel when required;
Report on the stock status of toilet rolls, soaps, washing liquid etc.;
Maintaining the organization of paper, documents, and clean desks and offices;
Supporting office hospitality in the presence of guests;
Maintaining cleanliness of the entrance and all UN Women floors.

Impact of Results:

The key results have an impact on the accurate and timely execution of the CO services.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Ability to sort out and organize large quantities of material for dispatch;
Understanding of UN Women operations procedures and requirements;
Efficiency in the delivery of all listed services.

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

Education:

Primary education; secondary education desirable.

Experience:

1-2 years of work experience preferably with international organizations.

Language requirements:

Good knowledge of the national language of the duty station;
Ability to understand and speak English is highly desirable.