NATIONAL POST: Administrative Assistant, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar Country Office, G-5

 

Position summary:

 

The Administrative Assistant is located in Nay Pyi Taw and reports to the Operations Coordinator.

 

Job Purpose

 

Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Operations Manager and with direct supervision of the Operations Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant ensures the effective functioning of financial operations and day to day logistic systems in support of the programme and office management at the Nay Pyi Taw Office maintaining full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, information flow and follow up on deadlines and commitments made. 

 

Requirements:

 

Qualifications and Experience

Education:  
Completed Secondary Level Education required. 
First level university degree desirable.
 
Knowledge and Experience:

5 years of previous relevant experience in secretarial/administrative functions; 
Previous experience in the UN is an asset; 
Knowledge of protocol; 
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; Computer literacy - Word, Excel, Power-point, etc. 
Knowledge of Atlas/PeopleSoft or other ERP system is an asset; 
Good writing and communication skills. 

Languages: 
 Fluency in English and Myanmar is required. Working level of other Myanmar ethnic languages would be asset.