Programme Clerk


Location : Brasília, BRAZIL
Application Deadline :12-Oct-11 (Midnight New York, USA)
Type of Contract :Other
Post Level :Other
Languages Required :
English   Portuguese

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

* About submission of applicants: Please pay attention to all the instructions at the end of this VA.


Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions: 
- Administrative support to CO Programme

1. Provides effective support to the CO programme focusing on achievement of the following results: 

- Provide administrative support to organization of meetings, conferences, workshops, retreats and other events, as well as preparation of agenda. 
- Prepare routine correspondence, faxes, memoranda and reports in accordance with CO templates. 
- Operate photocopy machine and scanner. 
- Maintain files in the Programme Unit/ hardcopy and electronic filing of all supporting documentation, project documents, etc. 
- Operate corporative system.

Impact of Results
Accurate data entry and organization of documents and information have an impact on the quality and implementation of the UNDP programme.


Competencies

OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS 
- Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties related to programme support 
- Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies 
- Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints 
- Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of clerical, administrative, secretarial best practices and procedures, in-depth knowledge of office software applications relating to word processing data management presentation, ATLAS, as required 
- Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service 
- Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities

MANAGING DATA 
- Collects and compiles data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data bases 
- Thoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors on own initiative 
- Transmits file data; creates and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and accuracy 
- Interprets data, draws conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of others

MANAGING DOCUMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS 
- Creates, edits and presents information (queries, reports, documents) in visually pleasing, clear and presentable formats such as tables, forms, presentations, briefing notes/books and reports using advanced word processing and presentation functions and basic database and spreadsheet software 
- Edits, formats and provides inputs to correspondence, reports, documents and/or presentations using work processing, spreadsheets and databases meeting quality standards and requiring minimal correction 
- Shows sound grasp of grammar, spelling and structure in the required language 
- Ensures correspondence, reports and documents comply with established UN standards 
- Ability to produce accurate and well documented records and aide-memoires conforming to the required standard

PLANNING, ORGANIZING AND MULTI-TASKING 
- Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships 
- Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines, organises computer and physical files
- Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs 
- Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support - Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.


Required Skills and Experience

Education: Secondary education is required. Complete Tertiary education or under way will be considered a plus.

Experience: 1 year of relevant administrative experience* (* Relevant experience meaning that the person has already dealt, for at least one year, with work similar to the one he/she is being hired to develop; it does not matter how it was acquired). Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Language: Fluency in Portuguese and working knowledge in English.
The candidate must have Brazilian Nationality or be legally authorized to work in the country

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:

Click "Apply Now". After filling the fields and clicking in "Submit Application", you MUST attach in the next page the UNDP Personal History Form - P11.  The P11 can be found in: http://www.pnud.org.br/recrutamento/P11_Personal_history_form.doc 

 
Only applications made on UNDP Personal History Form - P11 and submmited on time will be examined.

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.

Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.



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