Executive Assistant

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.

The office of the Representative is responsible for robust engagements with stakeholders towards successful delivery of the global mandate of UNODC in Nigeria. As the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC assists countries in the implementation of various UN conventions and universal instruments related to preventing and controlling drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism. UNODC partners with institutions and organizations to enhance legislation, conduct research, collect and analyze statistics, build and strengthen institutions and capacities through expert advice, dissemination of our tools, publications, and sharing of international good practices. The Executive Assistant is a part of the team that supports the Representative to achieve effective and efficient programme administration in the country.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Representative, the National UN Volunteer will undertake the following functions: • He/she ensures effective and efficient functioning of the Representative’s office and full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment. • Maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made. • He/she works collaboratively with the programme support and operations team offices ensuring information exchange and consistent and timely service delivery. • The Executive Assistant works in close collaboration with UN Agencies and National Authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas. • Any other duties as assigned.

• Diversity and inclusion: Treats all people with dignity and respect; shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, cultural and religious differences; challenges prejudice, biases and intolerance in the workplace; encourages diversity wherever possible. • Integrity: Maintains high ethical standards; takes clear ethical stands; keeps promises; immediately addresses untrustworthy or dishonest behaviour; resists pressure in decision-making from internal and external sources; does not abuse power or authority. • Commitment: Demonstrates commitment to UNODC’s mission and to the wider UN system; demonstrates the values of UNODC in daily activities and behaviours; seeks out new challenges, assignments and responsibilities; promotes UNODC’s cause. • Communication: Speaks fluently; expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly; presents information with skill and confidence; responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback; projects credibility; structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience; presents information in a well-structured and logical way. • Working with people: Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well. • Drive for results: Sets high standards for quality of work; monitors and maintains quality of work; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals; focuses on the needs and satisfaction of internal and external partners; accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm.

• Programme support and operations

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.