Education & Work Experience: C-HS Graduate or Equivalent – 1 year(s) experience
SB2
Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
Posting Type: External
Bureau: Arab States
Contract Duration: one year
This job posting is open for Egyptian nationals only & it is at 50 % part-time basis.
Background
The schedule type of the position is part-time basis (50%).
Under the guidance and supervision of the Innovation for Development portfolio officer, the Administrative Assistant will provide reliable Administrative services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collects information from records and reports and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports on project activities.
- Organizes data and information, prepares and maintains records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project implementation.
- Contributes to the preparation of TORs and submissions to contracts, preparing tables and drafting relatively routine sections.
- Scrutinizes plans of operations, exchanges of letters and takes appropriate follow-up action.
- Assists in the administrative process of programme requests for assistance.
- Arranges for and assists in preparing the meeting and conferences’ activities.
- Performs other duties, as required.
Competencies
Functional
Professionalism
Project administration experience and skills, and general understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to Innovation for Development. Good analytical and problem solving skills, including ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Thorough knowledge of UNDP programme management and operations control with skills for handling detailed assignments of a semi-professional nature.
- Good knowledge of Windows-based software applications.
- Knowledge of existing computerized financial software applications desirable.
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in an international multicultural environment.
- Self-management & emotional intelligence.
- Working in teams.
Required Skills and Experience
Education
- Secondary education is required.
- Bachelor’s degree is preferable.
Experience
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in administration is required at the national or international level.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc.).
Language
- Fluency in English, native Arabic language.
Important applicant information
All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Workforce diversity
UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Languages – Essential: Arabic, English
Languages – Desirable:
More Information
- Job City Cairo
