Staff Assistant

Overview

Provide training and support to the Staff Assistant.

You have:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in general office support or related area is required.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Good understanding of UN and UNEP administrative procedures and policies.
• Supplementary training in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Secretarial Services or a related area is desirable.
• Experience working in an international organization is desirable.
• Experience with intergovernmental processes or multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) is desirable.

Result of Service The objective of the contract is to provide training and guidance to the Staff Assistant in the office of the Coordinator.

Work Location Office-Based

Expected duration The expected duration of the contract is 5 days.

Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional levels. lts mandate is to coordinate the development of global consensus on environmental issues by keeping the environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.

The UNEP Caribbean Environment Programme and Cartagena Convention Secretariat supports Governments of the Wider Caribbean Region in meeting their national obligations under the Convention and its three Protocols on Oil Spills, Marine Biodiversity and Land-Based Sources of Marine Pollution.

This contract aims to provide training, on the job support and guidance to the Staff Assistant in the office of the Coordinator.

The Individual Contractor will be expected to carry out the following duties in support of the training and knowledge transfer:

- Conduct a Training Needs Assessment - Present overview of relevant UN Administration Rules and Procedures for the position - Provide training relating to the convening of Intergovernmental Meetings - Provide training on general travel guidelines - Provide training in the preparation and review of mission reports and quarterly forecasts - Provide training on internal and external communication

The contractor will report directly to the Acting Coordinator of UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat.

Qualifications/special skills Skills: Results-oriented and possess strong organizational and planning skills

Demonstrate accountability and exhibit sound judgment and decision-making capabilities

Good understanding of UN and UNEP administrative procedures and policies

Possess strong communication skills Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required

Supplementary training in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Secretarial Services or a related area is desirable. Experience: Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in general office support or related area is required

Experience working in an international organization is desirable.

Experience with intergovernmental processes or multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) is desirable.

Knowledge of general office and administrative support including administrative policies, processes and procedures. Language: English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English 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.

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