Personal Assistant to Director

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF FIJI

The Personal Assistant provides administrative and secretarial support, maintaining full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, information flow and follow up on deadlines and commitments made.

The incumbent performs senior level communications, administrative and secretarial support to the UNFPA Representative and Director, Pacific Sub-regional Office in close collaboration with APRO.   The incumbent also provides organizational functions of the office in terms of:  providing effective communications support to the office; ensure facilitation of knowledge building and management; provide logistical support; and coordinates the secretarial services of the office.

You Possess

Your Academics

Completion of a High School Diploma or an equivalent completion of a Secondary level of education is required or a First (Bachelor’s) Degree in the field of Administration and/or Management is desirable but not required;

Your Knowledge and Experience:

•    6 years previous experience in administration and senior secretarial level;
•    Previous experience in the UN an advantage, and knowledge of protocol;
•    Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
•    Computer literacy - Word, Excel, Power-point, etc.;
•    Good knowledge of Atlas/PeopleSoft;
•    Good writing and communication skills;

•    Desirable experience in research assistance;

Languages:  Fluency in English is required.