Administration Associate (FSTU)

at UN Office Africa
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Date Posted April 4, 2020
Category Administration
Secretary
Job Type Full-time
Currency ETB

Description

          • Provide administrative, logistics and liaison support and services to program activities;
          • Assist and support the program team with documentation needs, training/workshop arrangements and local/international travel;
          • Provide support for organizing workshops and other events and assist in the compilation of reports;
          • In consultation with the Delivery Support Manager, distribute monthly, quarterly and annual reports to stakeholders;
          • Assist technical staff in the preparation of various program documents such as concept notes and proposals.
          • Coordinate communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and directly interacting with clients as appropriate;
          • Prepare internal and external documents for team members and partners;
          • Maintain an organize filing system of paper and electronic documents;
          • Arrange FSTU social function to take place outside of the workplace;
          • Serve as a point of contact for the FSTU and particularly for the Director;
          • Draft, edit and review circulars, internal memos, reports and letters;
          • Screen and schedule appointments for the Director, Deputy Director and other Senior Management members;
          • Prepare agendas and minutes of Senior Management, staff and other meetings;
          • Perform general office management routines such as ordering supplies, maintaining records, etc.;
          • Prepare responses to correspondences containing queries;
          • Coordinate all office support services;
          • Uphold a strict level of confidentiality;
          • Schedule meetings and stakeholder conference calls;
          • Assist the Senior Management with administrative tasks and assume other related responsibilities as required.
          • Maintain good communication with Regional Coordination Offices and stakeholders;
          • Prioritize daily administrative tasks to ensure that planned activities are completed on time.
          • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office;
          • Proven ability to take on a variety of different tasks without becoming overwhelmed;
          • Excellent work ethic;
          • and strong communications and interpersonal skills.
          • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Project Management, Secretarial Science, Office Management or related disciplines.
          • At least 4 years of relevant experience in providing support to projects/programs/administrative functions.
          • Computer literacy – MS Office applications, web-based management information systems.
          • Fluency in Amharic and English.

           

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    Contract Duration: 1 year with a possibility of extension

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