Executive Associate

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UN RC, the Executive Associate  ensures effective and efficient functioning of the UN 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 RC works in close collaboration with Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) staff, UN Country Team (UNCT) and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas and other tasks.

1. Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the RC office focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Maintenance of the supervisor’s calendar, contacts with high-ranking visitors,   arrangement of appointments and meetings, acting as an interpreter when required and/or taking minutes.
• Maintenance of protocol procedures with Government, diplomatic community and other senior visitors.
• Preparation of high quality briefing materials for supervisor for appointments, meetings, and missions.
• Preparation of informal translations.
• Management of RC missions and representation schedule.
• Maintenance of contact information of high-level partners.
• Preparation of correspondence, directives, comments on behalf of RC for his/her signature and making follow-up when required.
• Support to management of RCO budget and plan in consultation with RC and other staff.
• Use of automated office management systems including MS office suites for effective functioning of the RC office.

2. Ensures provision of effective communications support to the office focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials. Use of automated filing system.
• Facilitation of information sharing between UNCT and RCO.
• Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to RC.
• Screening of all incoming calls and correspondence.
• Presentation of innovative solutions to eliminate communication bottlenecks in the office and streamline office procedures between the supervisor’s office and subordinate division.

3. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Contributions to knowledge networks and office learning environment focusing on innovation and creative solutions.
• Researching and analyzing data to prepare documents and presentations for meetings as required
• Organization of trainings  and learning events in the office.
• Organization of trainings to UN staff on coordination, administration and protocol  issues.
• Investing in own learning and development

CORE COMPETENCIES

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work

Level 2: Analyzes complex technical materials (including data) and makes concise, relevant recommendations

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow

Level 5: Plans and acts transparently, actively works to remove barriers

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction

Level 1: Understands personal and team roles, responsibilities and objectives

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

Level 2: Understands, explains and shares information on assigned tasks with accuracy and clarity

Delivery

Ability to get things done while exercising good 

Level 2: Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services;     

Technical/Functional Competencies:       

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases

• Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Level 1.1: 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

Level 1.1: 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

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

Level 1.1: 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

Level 1.1: Data gathering and implementation of management systems

• Uses information/databases/other management systems
• Provides inputs to the development of simple system components

Client Orientation

Level 1.1:  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

Level 1.1:  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

Education: 

• Secondary Education 
• University Degree or equivalent and/or specialized training on executive support functions would be desirable. 

Experience:

• 6 years of proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support experience 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.
• Experience in basic financial literacy

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Azerbaijani;
• Knowledge of Russian desirable .

Important applicant information

All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.

Internal mobility at GSSU is strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to reassign the newly appointed staff members with similar skillset and educational qualifications for similar functions and job categories at the same level in GSSU.  The internal lateral movements will be determined based on the needs of the organization while allowing the newly recruits to broaden their skills, build networks and gain fresh experience and to better align their profiles with the jobs.  

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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