Office Assistant

Result of Service Contributes to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Office operation in Manama, Bahrain

Work Location Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

Expected duration 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities 1. Organizational Setting, Purpose, and Objective: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The purpose of this individual contract is to provide temporary and part-time administrative and logistical support to UNEP Office in Manama under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Assistant.

2. Duties and Responsibilities: The Individual Contractor will carry-out, inter alia, the following duties & responsibilities: - Prepare and process requests on host country relations such as official visit visas, residencies, and office related operations in Bahrain - Maintain records of office assets. Prepare, upon request, files, documents and items for disposals. - Collect and deliver official parcels and documents, to/from the office to/from other UN offices and institutions, e.g. Ministries, Embassies, Permanent Missions, etc. - Drives the official vehicle safely for the transport of authorized personnel and office items, as appropriate. - Collect goods from the customs with due regard to customs regulations and formalities, including making payments for goods and services. - Meet official personnel at the airport and King Fahad causeway, when requested - Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.; perform minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that vehicle is kept clean and documents up to-date. - Log vehicles’ mileage use, fuel consumption and maintenance etc. - Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of car accident. - Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills High School Diploma. Driver training with a valid driver's license is required.High School Diploma. Driver training with a valid driver's license is required. At least 3-4 years of experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles and other kinds of motorized vehicles is required Experience in minor vehicle repairs is desired. General office support or related area is desirable.

Languages Fluency in Arabic is required. Knowledgeable in English is desirable.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.