Administrative Assistant – Retainer (UNOPS)
Job Description
Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer: https://bit.ly/3fpqivR
Functional Responsibilities
Below are some of the functionalities for the position:
- Assist with clerical and administrative duties, including but not limited to the following: Obtaining quotations, organizing transport for participants in the training events, maintaining financial records and confirming attendance to the events, organizing accommodation and meals, arranging training equipment in support of the event, place advertisements, confirm attendees, prepare briefing materials and project communications accurately and on time, explain costs and confirm payments to be made, keep records, make suggestions for improvements and make recommendations, be the focal point of communication in the County between the relevant partners
- Respond to partner queries and forward queries to UNOPS PMSA – field coordination to respond as necessary.
- Assist in the production of training documentation.
- Assist in the preparation of pre and post-training activities and reporting.
- Have the ability to coordinate and facilitate the training events to the target groups required by the partners and actively participate and help in conducting the training events.
- Maintenance of accurate records (hardcopy and online) of all operational and financial transactions for easy reference and retrieval; document management, including file closures, archiving.
- Resolution of routine administrative and process issues, referring complex issues to the PMSA Field Coordinator with recommendations for the course of action.
- Use of technology and electronic systems and tools to initiate work, and share information with project staff and stakeholders.
- Take up any other additional responsibilities as may be assigned by the Field Coordinator.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- Completion of secondary school with four (4) years of experience is required;
- Diploma in economics, finance, commerce, accounting and or other related field with two (2) years of relevant professional experience disciplines may be accepted;
- A bachelor’s Degree in economics, finance, commerce, accounting and or other related field will be an added advantage.
Work Experience
- 4 years experience working in an administrative position or similar role is required;
- One (1) year experience in financial management will be required;
- Experience in planning, field experience and coordination will be an added advantage;
- Experience in Google Suite applications will be an asset.
Language
- Fluency in written and oral English is required.
- Somali speaking is required.
- Must be a local from Mandera
Contract type, level and duration
- Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement
- Contract level: LICA 4
- Contract duration: 3 months with possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance, availability of funds and necessity of services.
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspxContract
Application period: 12-Sep-2024 to 26-Sep-2024.
