Administrative Assistant job at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
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Vacancy title:
Administrative Assistant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Deadline of this Job:
28 August 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 22, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Competencies
Professionalism:

• Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations 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.

Communication:
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning and 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. Supplemental training in administration, finance/accounts, audit, human resources management or related area, is required.
• Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Successful passing of the Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) in English at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) may be accepted in lieu of the GGST.
• The GGST is administered to applicants when required before the administration of a written assessment and/or interview.

Work Experience
• At least Seven (7) years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required.
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable.
• Working experience within a large international organization similar to the United Nations is desirable.
• Experience with administrative management of voluntary contributions within international organizations is desirable.
• One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education:
High School

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 28 August 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 22-08-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 22-08-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 22-08-2065
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