DEADLINE FOR THIS VACANCY IS EXTENDED TO 31 August 2017 ( 5 pm Beijing time)
Closing Date: 31 August 2017 (5 pm Beijing time)
Duty Station: Beijing, China
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF CHINA.
Position Summary:
The Administrative Associate position is located in China Country Office (CO) and reports to the Operations Manager/ Operations Specialist.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager (OM), the Administrative Associate provides quality services in the areas of Administration, Procurement, Asset management, Human resources and security in compliance with the relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. S/he takes a client-oriented, results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines, provides support and guidance to the China Office. The staff member works in close collaboration with the staff in China and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Completion of Secondary School Education with additional training in Procurement, Administration and Management. A first level university degree in business administration or public administration is desirable.
Knowledge and Experience:
• Six years of relevant administrative experience in the public or private sector;
• Experience in UN procurement and financial procedures and the ability to interpret rules, regulations and procedures and explain them clearly and concisely;
• Computer literacy – proficiency in Atlas/PeopleSoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and other computerized applications;
• Good writing and communications skills;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Languages:
• Fluent in English and Chinese
Other Desirable Skills:
• Broad familiarity with and general knowledge of information processing including systems analysis.
• Initiative, strong conceptual abilities, sound judgment, strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations.
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
