Administrative Assistant (Protocol) at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Grade / Level: G5
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Department: General Services
Reports to: Administrative Associate
Reports: Operations Manager
Opening date: 27 April 2015
Closing date: 3 May 2015
Summary of key functions:
- Implementation of operational strategies
- Provision of efficient administrative and logistical support
- Maintains excellent relations with national authorities
- Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing
Requirements and qualifications
Education: Completion of Secondary School education; specialized certification in administration, protocol, logistics, diplomacy or related field. University Degree in Business Administration or related field would be desirable, but is not a requirement.
Experience
- 5 years of general administrative experience at national or international level
- Ability to work with computer and office software packages (MS Office, internet, etc)
- Experience working with web based management systems is essential
- Knowledge of UN and GOK protocol, immigration, customs and excise processes and procedures is required.
- Knowledge of government policies, working methods and practices is desirable.
For the full terms of reference and application procedures please access the UNDP’s e-recruitment portal through the following link – https://undpcareers.partneragencies.org
Language requirements: Good command of oral and written English and Kiswahili; working knowledge of other UN official language is an asset.
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