Senior Office Assistant
Provide administrative support to the country office.
Overview
Provide administrative support to the country office.
You have:
- Completed higher secondary education, high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant working experience in providing support to managerial/professional staff is required.
- Candidates holding a first-level university degree or higher must have at least five (5) years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in office procedures and practices, preferably within the UN system or in a multicultural environment, is required.
- Experience/proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet, is required.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish are required.
- Fluency in or working knowledge of other official language(s) of the United Nations is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying relevant rules, regulations and policies within an organizational context is desirable.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP software is desirable.
Contract
This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education.
Salary
The salary for this job should be more than 1,880 USD.
Salary for a G-6 contract in Abuja
The salary of a G-6 depends on the duty station. The minimum salary there is 1,880 USD Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.Please keep in mind that the salary displayed here is an estimation by UN Talent based on the location and the type of contract. It may vary depending on the organization. The recruiter should be able to inform you about the exact salary range. In case the job description contains another salary information, please refer to this one.
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Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks under a tight deadline. How did you prioritize? | This assesses your time management and prioritization skills that are essential for this role. | Provide a specific example and highlight your decision-making process. |
| Can you give an example of how you've communicated difficult information to a team member or supervisor? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your communication skills and professionalism in challenging situations. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy when drafting correspondence and reports? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you maintain organization in your office or workspace? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss your experience with financial management and oversight in previous roles. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approaches do you use to support team collaboration and communication? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a challenge you faced while working in a multicultural environment and how you dealt with it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you would handle conflicting priorities from different supervisors. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |