The Position:
This position is located in the Facilities and Administrative Services Branch (FASB) within the Division for Management Services (DMS). FASB provides and oversees a broad range of support services relating to facilities and asset management, travel, mail & pouch and administrative/general services for both Headquarters and Field Offices. The term Field Offices includes all offices located outside of Headquarters including Regional/Sub-Regional Offices, Liaison Offices and Country Offices. The incumbent reports to the Business Operations Specialist.
The incumbent maintains professional contacts with staff at UNFPA-Headquarters and field offices, UN development Coordination Office (DCO), UNDP and other sister agencies. Provides support, analyses, clarification, and information and maintains regular contact with staff, within and outside the Organization as may be required.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Business Operations Specialist, the Business Operations Associate provides guidance on Business Operations Strategy (BOS)/Common Back Office (CBO) implementation and Vehicle fleet management on a global scale.
The primary roles are specifically:
Oversee the UNFPA global vehicle fleet;
Assist in other Business Operations activities.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Secondary Education with supplemental training in finance and/or administrative procedures. University degree in Finance and/ or Administration is a plus.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum 6 years of experience, preferably with experience in fleet management, administration and procurement.
- Expert knowledge in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Google, etc.) and experience in handling of web based management systems.
- Knowledge of procurement support, UN reform and data analytics are an asset.
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English required. Knowledge of another official UN language an asset.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Applicants applying for UNFPA General Service posts located in New York must have a valid G-4 visa or U.S. Permanent Residency or U.S. Citizenship at the time of their application. Additionally, applicants must have passed the UN Clerical Test (GGST/ASAT) in order to be eligible to be appointed to this position.
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