Administrative Assistant

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Job Description – Administrative Assistant (2208407)

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Administrative Assistant – ( 2208407 ) Grade : G6 Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : Up to 12 months initially, to be extended based on the availability of funds, need for the position and performance.
Job Posting
: Sep 13, 2022, 6:22:20 AM
Closing Date
: Sep 28, 2022, 9:59:00 PM
Primary Location
: Jordan-Amman
Organization
: EM_YEM WHO Representative's Office, Yemen
Schedule
: Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To ensure that effective WHO Country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
– Compose, draft and prepare on own initiative or from instructions a wide variety of correspondence, financial documents, payment instructions, signatory letters for signature
– Extract data from a wide range of sources; to prepare and consolidate related briefings, progress reports and spreadsheets. Provide basic translation assistance from and to the local language.
– Responsible for asset management in WCO by ensuring regular updates of asset register and coordinating collation of related data from the field office.
– Serve as the focal point for managing service providers for WCO including the shared cost for UN agencies by ensuring contracts are issued and renewed on a timely basis, complete the supplier evaluation forms, and timely payments.
– Serve as a focal point for building services ensuring proper maintenance of WRO buildings and equipment, reporting on assets inventory, and attending to the repair and maintenance of vehicles.
– Verify and approve booked itineraries and issued Travel Requests (TRs) to ensure compliance with travel policy, relevant entitlements, applicable deals, and best travel practices.
– Verify travel agent's invoices for payment against the agreement and applicable airline deals, and initiate related payment instructions.
– Liaise with GSC issuance and closures of travel-related purchase orders, monitor and record receipt of PTC-related deliverables, and follow up on payments as needed.
– Ensure effective and timely action and follow-up on issuance, extension, and renewal of UNLPs and UNFCs.
– Process and follow-up requests for visas for WHO travelers.
– Respond to queries by providing information, advice, and guidance on rules and regulations related to travel area.
– Attend non-technical meetings with representatives from other UN agencies, MOPH, etc. related to administrative issues, as required, and follow-up on recommendations.
– Guide and brief all staff and non-staff on WHO rules and procedures; provide on-the-job training for administrative support staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential
: Completion of secondary education supplemented by training in administration and/or travel related resources.
Desirable
: University degree in public or business administration or related field.

WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: .

Experience
Essential
: At least eight years of relevant experience in the area of administration including travel industry
Desirable
: Relevant experience in the UN system.
Skills
–> Ability to work under pressure
–> Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment
–> Ability to train other staff on administrative matters
–> Good analytical, planning and sound organizational skills
–> Stress and time management skills
–> Knowledge of WHO systems, procedures and practices is an asset
WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Use of Language Skills
Essential
: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local Language .
Desirable
: Intermediate knowledge of French.
REMUNERATION
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at JOD 20,280 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: . Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

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