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This is a G-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-1 contracts.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties:1. Collect, sort and deliver mail, from and to Registry and various offices at regular intervals. Keep records as required. Operate photocopying machines;2. Open and close the assigned premises and maintains custody of keys. Ensure proper security of rooms content in assigned premises, respond to emergencies affecting the safety of the premises and notify supervisor;3. Check that all office machines, air conditioners, lights, etc., are turned off after working hours;4. Control admissions of authorized personnel and movements of WHO property into and out of the premises;5. Monitor the overall cleanliness of assigned premises including washrooms and coordinates with the floor cleaning personnel appropriate action;6. Keep watch over the premises, patrol and maintain security of the office and grounds, including overnight guard duties, and report any irregularities;7. Perform a variety of unskilled tasks as a helper and other work-related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of primary education Desirable:

Experience

Essential: At least one year of experience in an office environment with similar duties. Desirable:

Skills

• Courtesy and tact in dealing with staff and visitors- Ability to sustain good working relations with colleagues

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Beginners knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic. Desirable:

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at OMR 7,139 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.