Administrative Support Assistant

Assist Common Services team in administrative and facilities management tasks.

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Application deadline 8 months ago: Monday 22 Sep 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Assist Common Services team in administrative and facilities management tasks.

You have:

  • Demonstrated interest in architectural and civil engineering aspects of building construction, infrastructure upgradation or maintenance
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and use of web-based tools
  • Interest in sustainability, energy efficiency, and office infrastructure
  • Ability to adapt and deliver within tight deadlines
  • Strong coordination and communication skills
  • Interest in learning from a multicultural, multi-agency environment
  • Prior volunteering experience is highly desirable

Contract

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

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to coordinate multiple tasks under a tight deadline? This question assesses your ability to manage time and multitask effectively. Provide examples of your experience with time management and prioritization.
How do you ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in facilities management? The interviewer wants to know your approach to maintaining standards in a work environment. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with maintenance documentation or logs. How do you keep track of tasks? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to foster collaboration with vendors and service providers? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you approached a sustainability initiative in a previous role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in facilities management, and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach continuous learning and adapting to new information in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why are you interested in volunteering, and what do you hope to gain from this experience? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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