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Executive Associate to the Resident Representative/Resident Coordinator | |
Location : | Minsk, BELARUS |
Application Deadline : | 04-Sep-11 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Type of Contract : | FTA Local |
Post Level : | GS-6 |
Languages Required : | English Russian |
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) | 05-Oct-2011 |
Duration of Initial Contract : | one year, extendable |
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 |
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Under the guidance and direct supervision of the RR/RC, the Executive Associate to RR/RC ensures effective and efficient functioning of the RR/RC office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made. The Executive Associate can supervise the secretarial and clerical staff of the office. The Executive Associate to RR/RC works in close collaboration with UNDP staff, UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas.
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the RR/RC office focusing on achievement of the following results:
Ensures provision of effective communications support to the office focusing on achievement of the following results:
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
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Competencies |
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Core Competencies:
Functional Competencies: Building Strategic Partnerships Maintaining information and databases Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing Basic research and analysis Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things Documents innovative strategies and new approaches Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments PromotingOrganizationalChangeandDevelopment Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change Documents ‘best practices’ in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions Design and Implementation of Management Systems Data gathering and implementation of management systems Uses information/databases/other management systems Provides inputs to the development of simple system components Client Orientation Maintains effective client relationships Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients Responds to client needs promptly Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management Gathering and disseminating information Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems Prepares timely inputs to reports Maintains databases
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Required Skills and Experience |
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Education: Secondary Education with specialized secretarial training. University Degree or equivalent would be desirable, but it is not a requirement. Experience: 6 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 English and Russian.This is a locally recruited position
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