Developmental assignment - Team Assistant, G5
Assist in administrative and coordination tasks related to protocol matters
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Overview
Assist in administrative and coordination tasks related to protocol matters
You have:
- At least two years in the current position at WHO.
- Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic.
- Approval from supervisor is mandatory for application consideration.
Contract
This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-5 contracts.
This opportunity is open to WHO staff members who hold continuing and fixed-term appointments in all staff categories, and who have served at least two years in their current position, as specified in the Policy on STDAs.
SUPERVISOR'S APPROVAL IS MANDATORY FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED
Please send the completed approval form to [email protected] & [email protected]****, prior to the requisition closing date.
Annex B can be found at the Career Portal:
https://worldhealthorg.sharepoint.com/sites/ws-careermanagement/DevCon/SitePages/Welcome.aspx
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The main responsibilities related to the development assignment are as follows:
- Preparing letters to MOFA related to:
1. staff residencies, MOFA ID cards issuance. 2. Purchasing/sale of new vehicles 3. Renewal of car licenses/driving licenses 4. Documents related to importing/exporting shipments 5. Proxies for legalization through MOFA 6. Airport passes issuance
- Communicating with caterer to arrange for caterings during meetings - Settlement of invoices related to insured official vehicles - Settlement of invoices related to catering services - Settlement of invoices related to shipping services - Providing international professional staff any assistance related to protocol matters - Updating the PRI system with information regularly - Filing of all important documents
SUPERVISOR DURING THE ASSIGNMENT
Ms. Rania Sultan, Head, PTT Unit.
PERCENTAGE OF WORKING TIME
100%
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic
REMUNERATION
Your current contractual arrangements and benefits will not be affected. If your developmental assignment involves a short-term move to another duty station, you will receive the hotel component of the first 60 days DSA rate of the duty station where you will be temporarily based throughout the entire assignment. Travel costs in economy class will be covered.
EXPECTED BENEFITS
Benefits expected for the receiving office:
- Meeting deadlines.
- Punctuality
Benefits expected for the staff member:
- New area of work that gives staff the opportunity for exposure to WHO staff, UN agencies, Ministry of Foreign affairs, Ministry of Interior and other entities as well.
- On the job training.
- Develop and enhance skills and knowledge in communication with other entities
- Networking and career development opportunity
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you had to manage multiple priorities? | The interviewer wants to assess your organizational skills and ability to handle pressure. | Provide an example of a situation where you successfully managed several tasks, highlighting your methods for prioritizing. |
| How do you handle communication with different stakeholders? | This question evaluates your interpersonal and communication skills in a diverse environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure deadlines are met? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an experience working in a multicultural team. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you dealt with a difficult situation in your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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