Vacancy title:
Senior Administrative Assistant, G7
Jobs at:
United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, June 01 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 26 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities Human Resources Management:
• Coordinates various actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures. Liaises with central administration/executive services as required.
• Oversees and keeps tracks of vacancies and Job Openings (JOs) across the Division of Administration. Prepares management guidance through the DMSPC reporting portal on the Division of Administrative Services (DAS) vacancy rate.
• Monitors the division wide staffing tables for a variety of human resource activities, e.g., appointments, retirement, expiration of appointments, reassignments, transfer and movement of staff.
• Assists the Special Assistant in managing senior recruitments on behalf of the Office of the Director of Administration. Coordinating candidate review and selection activities, such as reviewing of applications, short-listing, written assessments, competency-based interviews and final report writing.
Competencies
• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the Organization's conference policies, procedures and practices. Ability to research, select, organize and summarize information required for the preparation of meetings. 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.
• 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.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 180
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) on www.careers.un.org to apply
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