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Associate Administrative Officer

Bassikounou (MRT)

  • Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
  • Location: Bassikounou (MRT)
  • Grade: Volunteer - International Specialist - Internationally recruited Volunteer
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
  • Closing Date: Closed

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task
  • Under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
  • Ensure that rules and regulations governing the utilization of UNHCR accommodation and office facilities are adhered to; also ensuring recoveries by different users and provide

regular reports

  • Provide guidance to travel administrators, and monitors the TA s &TC clearances and compliance with the Travel policy.
  • Preparation of estimates, forecasting office materials, supplies and furniture needs and preparing recurring administrative reports.
  • Participate in the preparation of memoranda of understanding, service contract local purchase orders and requisitions for the office.
  • Assist in the preparation of regular office administrative budget and annual procurement plan.
  • Assist with arranging of hospitality for events; conferences, group seminars, meetings and donor missions.
  • Manage reservations for the conference room and accommodation facilities.
  • Supervise maintenance staff (NUNVs) and provide overall guidance to cleaning and housekeeping staff.
  • Advise newly recruited personnel on general premises management regulations and policies
  • Undertake other duties as required

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Logistics, Mathematics or a related field.

Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark:

A minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in the field of Administration, logistics, formal training in Logistics desirable.

Language skills:
  • French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise: Logistics and supply management, Protection of refugees, asylum seekers and IDPs, Development programme/project administration Area of expertise details:

Sound knowledge of Microsoft applications including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Knowledge or experience in Enterprise Resources Planning system (ERP) would be an advantage.

Driving license: No Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 28-10-2020

This vacancy is now closed.
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