Staff Assistant temporary

vor 2 Wochen

Genf, Genf, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

This position is located in the Deputy Executive Secretary's (DES) office in the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE), based in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Staff Assistant is under the direct supervision of the DES.

Responsibilities:

Within limits of delegated authority, the Staff Assistant is responsible for the following duties:

  • Performs, under mínimal supervision, the full range of office management and administrative support functions; provides direct assistance to the D2, Deputy Executive Secretary (DES) of ECE.
  • Maintains liaison with the Office of the Executive Secretary, the Executive Office, and with senior officials in other units regarding ongoing programmes and other administrative matters; monitors processes and schedules related to the DES's initiatives, outputs, products, tasks, etc.
  • Ensures smooth and efficient information flow within the unit; prepares and processes confidential information; assists in the development of office administrative systems and procedures.
  • Researches, compiles and summarizes background materials for use in preparation of reports, briefs, speeches, etc.
  • Provides assistance in the coordination of servicewide activities (meetings, training, etc.), special projects and events.
  • Orients new staff to relevant administrative procedures and practices and provides general assistance to other office support staff, as required; may coordinate the work of office support staff in providing meetings servicing/administrative support to various sessions of commissions and other bodies.
  • Attends meetings, prepares minutes, monitors followup activities.
  • Responds or drafts responses to a wide range of correspondence and other communications; uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports.
  • Manages, updates and further develops internal databases; updates website; generates a variety of standard and nonstandard statistical and other reports from various databases.
  • Carries out quality control function for outgoing documents; proofreads and edits texts for adherence for format, grammar, punctuation and style.
  • Responds to complex information requests and inquiries (e.g. answers requests requiring file search, etc.).
  • Assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software.
  • May provide some specialized support to unit (e.g. technology support, editing, desktop publishing, etc.).
  • Maintains calendar/schedules; monitors changes and communicate relevant information to appropriate staff inside and outside the immediate work unit.
  • Maintains files (both paper and electronic) and databases for work unit.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies

Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience
Five years of relevant experience in general office support or a related area is required

At least one year experience supporting a senior official is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat and Russian is a working language of ECE.

For the position advertised, fluency in English is required, and knowledge of French or Russian is desirable.

Assessment

Special Notice

  • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
  • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff member

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