Vacancy Notice No.: ETH/SH/TA/VN/002/17
Grade: GL-4
Type of Appointment: Temporary Appointment
Date of Issue: 18/10/2017
Closing Date: 28/10/2017
Duration of Contract: Six Months
Organizational Context
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative assistance to the immediate supervisor and/or Head of the Office to ensure that routine services and activities within the administrative domain are properly implemented. Subject to the nature of the task/assignment in hand. S/he will receive regular guidance from his/her supervisor. As per specific instructions, the incumbent may require liaising with other internal or external entities, to ensure effective delivery of services and achievement of objectives. The nature of certain personnel/administrative tasks requires discretion and confidentiality as per UNHCR standards and practices. The incumbent’s workload and the assignments will remain under constant scrutiny and direction of the supervisor.
The Administrative Assistant is a position within an office/Division/Bureau that requires basic knowledge of administrative rules, procedures as well as operational standards of a UNHCR office. The nature of certain administrative/personnel functions require discretion and confidentiality.
The most typical functions may include:
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies