Senior Project Assistant

Provide administrative support for technical cooperation programmes and projects.

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Overview

Provide administrative support for technical cooperation programmes and projects.

You have:

  • Completed higher secondary education, high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of 10 years of work experience in providing support to managerial/professional staff is required.
  • Experience/proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.
  • Experience in office procedures and practices, preferably within the UN system or in a multicultural environment, is required.
  • Knowledge of procurement and/or financing service, and grant management within the UN system is desirable.
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP software is desirable.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language 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. More about G-6 contracts.

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Can you describe your experience with project management in an international context? The interviewer wants to understand how your past experiences align with the role's requirements for managing international projects. Discuss specific projects, your role, and the impact of your contributions.
How do you ensure the timely execution of administrative tasks? This question assesses your organizational skills and abilities to manage deadlines. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain your approach when handling multiple tasks and priorities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with financial management and budget tracking? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you had to provide guidance or training to a team member. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you adapt to changes in project specifications or requirements? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to maintain communication within your team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you handled a challenging project situation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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