*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF MADAGASCAR *
Job Summary:
The Personal Assistant (PA) to the Representative is located at Antananarivo in the Madagascar Country Office (CO) and reports to the Representative.
Job Purpose:
The PA provides senior level communications, 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 PA also provides organizational functions to the CO in terms of: providing effective communications support; ensuring facilitation of knowledge building and management; providing logistical support; and coordinating the secretarial services.
Education:
Completed Secondary Level Education required. First level university degree desirable.
Knowledge and Experience:
· Six years of relevant experience in administration.
· Some experience in research assistance.
· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
· Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT financial systems.
· Good written and verbal communication skills.
Languages:
Fluency in French is required. Depending on the duty station, a working knowledge of another UN language such as English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian may be required.
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
