Operations Clerk

• Support to effective and efficient functioning of the unit (
• Support to administrative and support operational services
• Support to office maintenance and assets management
• Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

• Full compliance of administrative activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
• Provision of inputs to the CO administrative business processes mapping and implementation of the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provision of inputs to preparation of administrative team results-oriented workplans.

• Receiving, inspecting and verification of all incoming equipment, furniture and supplies and scheduling deliveries to users.
• Tagging all furniture/equipment upon receipt from the supplier.  Update of non-expendable property inventory record and track movement of furniture piece.
• Entry in ATLAS of all the requisite asset management information 
• “Capitalization” of appropriate items in accordance with UNDP’s policies governing asset classes, estimated useful lives and elements of cost; and the relevant BSB “CAP” and “NONCAP” profiles. 
• Utilization of the ATLAS Asset Management Module, in line with the CAP and NONCAP profiles, to capitalize management assets in the UNDP balance sheet to trigger depreciation; and to “expense” item, in accordance with UNDP’s policies and procedures to comply with IPSAS.
• Support to the management on physical assets disposal.   Documentation preparation for submission to CAP; follow up on request and liaise with requesting unit and maintenance for disposal action and entry in Atlas of all the requisite details for recording disposals.  
• Support to the annual physical inventory verification exercise by checking the accuracy of records and location of property.  
• Preparation of inventory reports as required
• Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials.
• Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to head of unit.
• Maintenance of records on assets management, preparation of reports.
• Maintenance of files and records relevant to office maintenance.
• Provision of support to maintenance of common premises and common services

• Organization of shipments, customs clearance arrangements, preparation of documents for UNDP shipments (received/sent), Preparation of all necessary documentation, implementation of follow-up actions
• Arrangements of travel and hotel reservations, preparation of travel authorizations, 
• Administrative support to conferences, workshops, retreats.
• Support time to time the arrangement of vehicle transportation, regular vehicle maintenance and insurance.
• Checking and recording of vehicle daily log and gas consumption, update and maintenance of vehicle history report.
• Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials.

• Training of staff engaged in the conduct of physical inventory.
• Briefing of staff members on issues relating to area of work
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

• Participation in the training for the operations/projects staff on administration.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

• The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the unit. Accurate presentation of information strengthens the capacity of the office and promotes the image of UN/UNDP as an effective contributor to the development of the country.

• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

• Shares knowledge and experience
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

• Ability to perform a variety of standard specialized and non-specialized tasks and work processes that are fully documented, researched, recorded and reported
• Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies, identify and resolve operational problems
• Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work
• Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
• Strong IT skills, knowledge of Atlas
• Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems

• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

• Secondary education. 
• Certification in administration and asset management  is desirable.

• 4 years of relevant experience in administration and asset management, inventory.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems.

• Fluency in English language.

**QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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