Associate National Administrative Officer (m/f)

Description

• The National Associate Administrative Officer is responsible for providing a range of administrative services to the UNESCO National Office, in the areas of general administration, budget, financial, human resources, logistics, premises-related and security matters within the National Office. S/he reports directly to the Head of Office with a functional reporting line to the ADG/ADM. The incumbent will receive policy guidance/instructions from the Bureau of Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Division of Operations, Security and Safety Section, and Programme Sector ADGs on their respective areas of responsibilities. On matters of financial internal control s/he receives a delegated authority from the Chief Finance Officer as certifying officer
• Type of contract: Fixed Term Field
• Duration of contract: 2 years
• UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

Requisites

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline
• Minimum two years of progressively responsible relevant experience in management, finance and administration or related area
• Experience in budgeting, contracting and monitoring
• Experience in identifying solutions and making recommendations within the framework of internal guidelines and procedures
• Experience in ensuring compliance with rules & regulations and administrative processes and providing advice to others
• Skills and Competencies
• Knowledge and understanding of institutional UNESCO mandates in the country
• Ability to coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision
• Ability to provide quality and timely support and services
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish good working relationships with external and internal partners
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff and teams
• Ability to take initiative and seek innovative ways to improve results
• Good IT skills, Knowledge of ERP and financial, human resources or administrative management tools
• Capacity to analyze operations, identify risks and opportunities, propose mitigation measures and to establish adequate monitoring framework in line with office implementation capacity
• Ability to collaborate with the Designated Official for Security and with the UNDSS Chief Security Advisor on all security-related issues
• Ability to effectively contribute to UN working groups and teams, including participation in the Business Operation Strategy (UN BOS)
• Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English
• Experience working in UN or international organizations
• Experience in leading teams
• Experience in financial and administrative management of extra budgetary projects
• Good knowledge (spoken and written) of French

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted