Administrative Associate

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

To support coordination and drafting activities as the Peace Building Fund rolls out in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the establishment of the Secretariat, the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina is seeking a dependable and well-organized UNV Administrative Associate. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. The UNV will also support the United Nations Country Team and Peace and Development Unit in the Resident Coordinator’s Office to facilitate consistency and coherence across communications, government liaison and donor engagement with the various tracks related to peacebuilding activities.

This UN Volunteer assignment is part of the support to a PBF Secretariat in Bosnia and Herzegovina to enhance strategic direction, coordination, and peacebuilding impact.

• Support implementation of the high-level Peacebuilding Steering Committee agreements and related activities, including preparing meetings, minutes and follow-up. • Provide day to day logistical support to the PDU, RC/RCO on programme meetings, donor outreach, site visits with donors and government and other areas as needed. • Draft briefs, minutes, reports, email correspondence, and other relevant documents as required. • Coordinate meetings and appointments, managing scheduling, reminders, and preparation of necessary materials. • Assistance in preparing reports, presentations, and other documentation, as requested by the RC/RCO/PDU/UNCT as needed.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organizing • Professionalism • Self-management

administration, coordination, meeting/event management, logistics and related fields and/or as a communications officer. • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. • Attention to detail and accuracy in all work. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information. • Familiarity with basic office equipment, such as printers, scanners, etc. • Positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic office environment • Have interest in volunteerism as a mechanism for sustainable development and the UN.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

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