Team Assistant (Programme)

Kyiv

  • Organization: UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  • Location: Kyiv
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-3, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: 2025-12-19

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Programme Office in Ukraine (POUKR), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the Head of the UNODC Programme Office in Kyiv and the direct supervision of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer in the Cyber Crime Global Programme based in Kyiv.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following key functions, within the assigned authority: • Provide general office support services to help ensure the smooth functioning of the office. • Contribute to day-to-day programme implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and programme work plans of the cybercrime programme. • Provide support in planning and implementation of activities/financial, procurement and administrative processes within the Programme Office in Ukraine and related activities. • Support the coordination of work with the national counterparts from the public sector, private sector and academic institutions to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of the Cybercrime Programme. • Maintain specific aspects of programme development and implementation; review relevant documents and reports; assist in identifying problems and issues to be addressed and in recommending corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions. • Assist in performing various assignments, in collaboration with the national counterparts, by supporting the planning and facilitation of workshops, trainings, peer-to-peer exchanges, etc. • Proofread various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, sections of reports and studies, and inputs to publications for completeness and grammatical and typographical accuracy.,. • Perform a variety of administrative duties, by liaising with various organizational units to initiate requests, process and follow up on administrative actions, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, including hiring of consultants, travel arrangements, training/study tours, authorization of payments, and procurement of equipment and services. • Assist in maintaining the contractor’s reports against the goods and services provided versus approved, proceeding with payments of the invoices and monitoring the payments. • Compile basic data from a variety of sources (including the in-house SAP database, UMOJA), summarizing and presenting conclusions for review by the responsible programme officers. • Draft a variety of correspondence and other communications for signature/approval related to all aspects of programme implementation. • Ensure compliance with procedures frameworks, including by learning and applying the United Nations’ (UN) rules, regulations, policies and strategies, and the internal standard operating procedures. • Assist in the preparation and analysis of programme/programme budget proposals. • Maintain files and databases of the programme; categorize, update and track data related to programmes/projects, e.g. accounting records, outputs, resources utilized etc.; assist in carrying out periodic status reviews, in identifying issues and in initiating requisite follow-up actions; assist with the preparation of revised budget estimates and reports; support the initiation of financial authorizations as necessary. • Maintain calendar/schedules; monitor changes and communicate relevant information to appropriate staff inside and outside the immediate work unit. • Arrange preparatory meetings with relevant offices and delegations regarding procedural and organizational arrangements for the sessions of assigned meetings/conferences. • Assist with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Assist with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has knowledge of general office and administrative support. Has knowledge of administrative policies, processes and procedures and of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to administration, programme/project management. Is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Is confident using PC and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Has knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Is able to apply judgement in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in general office support, administration, programme or operations support service or a related field is required. The minimum number of years of experience is reduced to zero (0) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Work experience in contract administration, recruitment, financial management, procurement or budget monitoring is desirable. Work experience in the United Nations system or in a similar international or agency is desirable. Experience with SAP-based applications is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Ukrainian is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult

https://languages.un.org

for details).

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Required Languages

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

English

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

Desirable Languages

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

Ukrainian

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

THIS IS A FIXED TERM LIMITED POSITION. Appointment against this project post is for an initial period of one (1) year. The candidate selected for this position will be granted a fixed-term appointment limited (“FTA-limited”) in accordance with section 2.2 (c) of administrative instruction ST/AI/2025/3 on Administration of appointments. Renewal of appointment is contingent upon continued existence of mandate and availability of funding. If this position is discontinued, the incumbent will be separated from service. United Nations Secretariat staff members who meet the definition of "internal candidate" in staff rule 4.10 who are selected for this position will be reassigned or transferred to the position, without a lien to their parent position. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their career in accordance with established rules and procedures. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The movement of staff members from the General Service and related categories to the Professional category in the United Nations Secretariat is exclusively allowed through the Young Professionals Programme competitive examinations. Only few staff members pass the competitive examinations. Passing the competitive examinations does not guarantee movement to the Professional category. For further information, please visit https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=GP

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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