Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E) Data Entry Clerks
Support Property Management Unit with data entry tasks.
Overview
Support Property Management Unit with data entry tasks.
You have:
- High school diploma plus micro-soft applications knowledge required.
- At least 6 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, business administration/accounting or IT is required.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of French is an advantage.
Result of Service Provides effective support to the Property Management Unit and clients. Provides support in data entering during the end year physical count
Work Location Addis Ababa
Expected duration Duration of Contract: 3 months
Duties and Responsibilities Objective:
The assignment is to support Property Management Unit - PP&E to enter data of the physical verification of each year from October to December. ECA manages around 700 capitalised (Assets) and 8000 non- capitalised equipment (serialised equipment)
Responsibilities:
Under the overall direction of PMU Chief and the direct supervision of the Supervisor of PP&E, the verification clerks will be assigned to perform the following tasks:
1. Daily, compile the completed verified properties on spread sheet and submit it to the Supervisor for approval; 2. Enter data as reported by the physical verification team and approved by the supervisor of PP&E; 3. Cross check and verify the Umoja against the report provided by the physical verification Team; 4. Report on the discrepancies and submit it to the Supervisor for decision;
Competencies:
- Knowledge of Property Management system of tracking, serialization and coding systems.
- Ability to reconcile records from different sources and to prepare reports on a wide variety of data electronically.
- Ability to meet deadlines and deliver outputs within prescribed time
- Be results oriented;
- Speak and write clearly and effectively;
- Listen and correctly interpret instructions.
- Work collaboratively with others to achieve set objectives.
- Take ownership of all responsibilities and commitments;
Operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.
Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: High school diploma, micro-soft applications i.e. excel application and data management is required. Additional IT education, strong data entry and data management experience is an asset.
Experience: At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Supply Chain Management, business administration/ accounting or IT is required. Experience in Inventory and warehouse is an advantage.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Excellent English writing ability is a must. Knowledge of French or another official United Nations language is an advantage.
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
| Describe a time when you successfully managed multiple deadlines related to data entry. | This question helps assess your time management and prioritization skills. | Provide examples of specific projects where you balanced multiple deadlines effectively. |
| How do you ensure accuracy when entering data into a system? | The interviewer wants to understand your attention to detail and methods for maintaining data integrity. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain your experience with property or inventory management systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |