PCMS/PCKMD-Individual Contractor-Staff Assistants

Manage and assist in administrative functions efficiently.

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UNECA - Economic Commission for Africa

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Thursday 3 Feb 2022 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Manage and assist in administrative functions efficiently.

You have:

  • High school diploma is required.
  • At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative and office management functions is required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Result of Service - Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments. - Ability to work under pressure. - Ability to listen and take accurate notes based on verbal information

Work Location ADDIS ABABA

Expected duration Six (6) months with a possibility of extension.

Duties and Responsibilities Under the general guidance of the Chief of Publications, Conference Management Section (PCMS), and the direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant in the Publications, Conference Management Section (PCMS), the Individual Contractors shall perform the following specific duties:

- Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail; providing various draft such as: letters, memorandum, faxes, Note Verbal and submit them for signature drafts or prepares responses to routine inquires; - Determining priority and urgency will submit documents to the Chief, PCMS; - Maintain files (mainly in Unite Docs); - Arranging meetings with officers/visitors/clients within and outside ECA, arranging meeting venues and making appointments; - Ensure follow up of the section actionable items; - Prepare and process confidential information; - Taking minutes during the section meetings and submit it to the Chief, PCMS in a timely manner; - Respond to queries as suitable; Report faulty machineries to the respective Sections such as: faulty lights, doors, telephones, computers, printers, photocopy machines and any other office machineries; - Ensure smooth and efficient information flow within the Section; - May order, stock and distribute office supplies - Performs related duties as directed.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: High school diploma Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of administrative and office management functions, Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in written and spoken English, with good communication skills is required.

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.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe how you prioritize tasks when under pressure? This question assesses your time management skills and ability to work efficiently under stress. Provide a specific example demonstrating your prioritization process and its outcomes.
How do you ensure accurate note-taking during meetings? Interviewers ask this to evaluate your attention to detail and communication skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a challenging administrative task you managed successfully? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to work with multiple stakeholders to arrange an event or meeting. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to maintain confidentiality in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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