United Nations Development Programme
Position Title: Administrative Assistant (Protocol)
Position Title: Administrative Assistant (Protocol)
Grade / Level: G5
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Department: General Services
Reports to: Administrative Associate
Reports: Operations Manager
Duration of Contract: One year with possibility for extension
Opening date: 27 April 2015
Closing date: 3 May 2015
Summary of key functions:
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Implementation of operational
strategies
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Provision of efficient administrative
and logistical support
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Maintains excellent relations with
national authorities
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Support to knowledge building and
knowledge sharing
Requirements and qualifications
Education: Completion of Secondary School education;
specialized certification in administration, protocol, logistics, diplomacy or
related field. University Degree in Business Administration or related field
would be desirable, but is not a requirement.
Experience
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5 years of general administrative
experience at national or international level
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Ability to work with computer and
office software packages (MS Office, internet, etc)
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Experience working with web based
management systems is essential
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Knowledge of UN and GOK protocol,
immigration, customs and excise processes and procedures is required.
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Knowledge of government policies,
working methods and practices is desirable.
For the full terms of reference and
application procedures please access the UNDP’s e-recruitment portal through
the following link -https://undpcareers.partneragencies.org
Language requirements: Good command of oral and written English and
Kiswahili; working knowledge of other UN official language is an asset.
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