Admin Technical Assistant Ukraine Dnipro

Support managers and staff with daily administrative tasks

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Overview

Support managers and staff with daily administrative tasks

You have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
  • Experience working in support function, humanitarian/recover context is a strong asset.
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Fluency in both written and spoken Ukrainian.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office).
  • Strong organizational and team working skills.
  • Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Proven ability to plan and implement.
  • Motivated and keen to learn.

The Technical Administration Assistant is responsible for performing clerical and administrative duties and supporting managers and staff with day-to-day office/facilities tasks in accordance with NRC procedures and standards.

Qualifications

Generic professional competencies:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
  • Experience working in support function, humanitarian/recover context is a strong asset.
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Fluency in both written and spoken Ukrainian.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office).

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Analytical skills
  • Strong organizational and team working skills
  • Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Proven ability to plan and implement
  • Motivated and keen to learn

What do We Offer

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

  • To be dedicated in what we do;
  • To be innovative with our solutions;
  • To act as one unified and inclusive team;
  • To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible;

We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be screened on a rolling basis and interviews will be assigned instantly until a suitable candidate is selected.

Responsibilities

Generic responsibilities:

  • Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
  • Assist with the implementation of support function portfolio according to plan of action
  • Ensure that NRC resources are used effectively.
  • Inform the line manager about possible risks and gaps related to admin processes.
  • Ensure proper filing and updating of Admin related documents
  • Ensure proper maintenance of the NRC premises in EAO including payment of bills.
  • Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
  • Promote and share ideas for improvement of the administration function

Specific responsibilities:

  • Assists in issuing temporary residence permits, registrations and other documents for international staff of the East Area Office.
  • Responsible for organizing minor repairs and minimal maintenance of the apartments of the international staff.
  • Assists in search of office premises, guesthouses (GH), apartments, and support in concluding of the agreement.
  • Ensuring appliances and utilities in the guest houses and offices are functioning well. Ensure guest houses and offices are well cleaned and maintained.
  • Responsible for organising requested workshops, team building and other events hosted by NRC East Area Office (EAO).
  • Responsible for organization of business trips for employees of the EAO (booking hotels, purchasing tickets).
  • Responsible for organization of necessary purchases for offices\GH (cleaning supplies, small appliances and furniture, kitchen utensils, stationery, tea, coffee, water, etc.).
  • Assists in the conclusion of contracts with suppliers in accordance with current requirements for contract management.
  • Supports in tracking contracts of the administrative unit, ensuring their timely renewal. Responsible for the timely processing of payments.
  • Responsible for postal services in the EAO (courier call, service report, payment organization).
  • Responsible for maintenance of the office (organisation of minimum repairs, replenishment of kitchen supplies, proper storage of admin supplies).
  • Responsible for the cash advance of the Admin unit.
  • Other work-related duties assigned by the line manager.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks simultaneously? This question assesses your organizational and time management skills. Provide an example that showcases your ability to prioritize and efficiently complete tasks.
How do you handle cultural differences in a team setting? The interviewer is looking for your cultural awareness and sensitivity. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about your experience using MS Office tools in previous roles. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective communication within a team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you identified a process improvement. What action did you take? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no