Administrative Assistant

This position is located in the Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (TIP/SOM) and the overall guidance of the Administrative and Procurement Officer (TIP/SOM). The incumbent will also work in close collaboration with the operations team and programmes in ROMENA. For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org

Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following specific duties: General Administration • Support the development of detailed work plans, develop procurement plans and accompanying budgets and budget revisions for all project activities for the timely and realistic achievement of the project objectives and monitor expenditures per funding agreement. • Respond or draft responses to routine correspondence and other communications; use standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports. • Coordinate extensively with service units in the Operations Team in ROMENA and liaise frequently with internal team members in the field. • Perform other related administrative and logistical duties, as required, e.g. organizing and coordinating administrative arrangements for seminars, conferences and translations, field missions etc. • 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. • Support the project coordinator in drafting progress reports, mission reports, evaluation reports etc. • Review, record, distribute and/or process mail and other documents; follow-up on pending actions and maintain up-to-date work unit files (both paper and electronic). • Maintain calendar/schedules; monitor changes and communicate relevant information to the project coordinator and appropriate staff inside and outside the immediate work unit. • Support the Programme Manager in coordination with national project officers hired under the project to ensure timely and coordinated execution of tasks. • Maintain control over the non-expandable equipment and conduct physical verifications. Travel • Prepare, process and follow-up on administrative arrangements and forms related to the official travel of staff. • Create travel requests/ expense reports in Umoja. • Provide support in obtaining visas, arranging transportation and accommodation, etc. for workshops, meetings, conferences, missions, etc. • Prepare templates, collect list of participants during the events, training, meetings, etc. carried out by the Programme. Human Resources • Initiate, process, monitor, review and follow-up on actions related to the administration of human resource activities. • Prepare Terms of Reference for Consultants. • Support in the hiring process of national and international consultants. Procurement • Prepare Shopping Carts, Request for Quotation (RFQ), Low Value Acquisitions (LVA) and Service Entry Sheets (SES) in UMOJA. • Prepare Request for Proposal, Terms of Reference (ToR) or technical specifications for Procurement of Goods and Services to be procured for the Programme. • Handle arrangements for printing and translation as necessary; coordinate shipment arrangements, courier services, etc. • Receive and review contractor invoices against goods and services provided by the contractor according to the signed Purchase Order contract approved by the UN. Prepare the Service Entry Sheet for services delivered and request the creation of Goods Receipt and shares all the supporting document with the finance focal point in the TIP/SOM team to initiate the payment process. • Maintain files (both paper and electronic) for audit purposes and EU funding verification, including the proper archive of all the events, training, meetings, as well as agendas, list of participants, meeting minutes, etc. per event. • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Professionalism – Has knowledge of general office and administrative support including administrative policies, processes and procedures. Is able to perform a broad range of administrative functions including budget/work programme and human resources related. Is able to understand and apply administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. 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. . Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Able to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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.

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Not available.

A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in administrative services, general office support, finance, human resources or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher Experience in the usage of computers and standard MS Office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required Experience in programme/project administration and/or technical cooperation related is desirable At least one year of experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable Work experience with the United Nations system and/or other international organizations is desirable Experience in a large Enterprise Resource Planning System is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is required. 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

Arabic

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

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

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

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