Administrative Associate

Support the day-to-day administration and logistics of the SEEDS2 project.

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Overview

Support the day-to-day administration and logistics of the SEEDS2 project.

You have:

  • Experience in office administration or project support or related area.
  • Fluency in oral and written English and knowledge of at least one national language of Ethiopia is required.
  • Good computer skills; proficiency in standard computer applications for e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet.
  • Experience in the UN system is an advantage.
  • Ability to plan own work to meet deadlines.
  • Good communication (spoken and written) skills, including ability to draft routine correspondence.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender.

Contract

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

Potential interview questions

Describe a time you effectively managed multiple tasks under pressure. The interviewer wants to assess your ability to handle stress and prioritize tasks effectively. Provide a specific example illustrating your organizational skills and ability to remain calm.
How do you ensure accuracy and efficiency in your administrative tasks? This question aims to understand your attention to detail and organizational methods in administrative work. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you handled communication with a diverse group of stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with procurement processes and vendor management. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when you have tight deadlines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure effective teamwork and collaboration in projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a challenging situation you faced in an administrative role? How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in a role focused on supporting democratic processes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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