The Position:
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Office of the Executive Director (OED) and in close collaboration with the Strategic Policy Specialist, the Special Assistant to the Executive Director and the Executive Associate, the Administrative Associate supports the efficient day-to-day functioning of the Executive Office.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
As Admin Associate, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Office of the Executive Director. You will ensure confidentiality, maintenance of protocol and administrative procedures, as well as management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made. You will provide various administrative and logistical services and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Completion of secondary school education with supplemental training in: office management, communication and computers.
Knowledge and Experience:
6 years extended specialized experience in office management and protocol functions.
Languages:
Fluency in English required; knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
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