UNDP Job Vacancy For Executive Associate

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC), the Executive Associate to RC ensures effective and efficient functioning of the RC office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.

The Executive Associate can supervise the secretarial and clerical staff of the office. The Executive Associate to RC works in close collaboration with UNDP staff, UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the RC office focusing on achievement of the following results:

?Maintenance of the supervisor’s calendar, contacts with high-ranking visitors, arrangement of appointments and meetings, acting as an interpreter when required and/or taking minutes. 

?Maintenance of protocol procedures.

?Preparation of high quality briefing materials for supervisor for appointments, meetings, missions.

?Preparation of informal translations.

?Management of RC missions and representation schedule.

?Maintenance of rosters of high-level partners, telephone lists.

?Preparation of correspondence, directives, comments on behalf of RC for his/her signature and making follow-up when required.

?Use of automated office management systems for effective functioning of the RC office.

2.Ensures provision of effective communications support to the office focusing on achievement of the following results:

?Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials. Use of automated filing system.

?Coordination of the information flow in the office, follow up on circulation files.

?Facilitation of information sharing between UNCT and the UN Coordination Unit.

?Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to RC.

?Screening of all incoming calls and correspondence.

?Presentation of proposals to eliminate communication bottlenecks in the office and streamline office procedures between the supervisor’s office and subordinate division.

 3.Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

?Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

?Organization of specialized trainings for secretaries.

?Organization of trainings to UN staff on coordination, administration and protocol issues.

4.Coordinate logistics for events organized by the RCO to ensure timely decision-making and broad participation:

?Make reservations form meeting and conference spaces, following BOS procedures, and follow up to ensure prompt payments. 

?Commission catering services for UNCT and other events and follow up to ensure prompt payments.

?Prepare materials for UNCT meetings and events, including duplication of hand-outs and distribution of agendas and meeting notes.

?Oversee the distribution of invitations to stakeholders, follow up RSVPs, prepare lists of participants and facilitate security clearances into the building.

COMPETENCIES

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases

17. Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis

17. Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things
17. Documents innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures

17. Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
17. Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
17. Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
17. Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

Level 1.1: Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change

17. Documents ‘best practices’ in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system
17. Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solution

Design and Implementation of Management Systems

Level 1.1: Data gathering and implementation of management systems

17. Uses information/databases/other management systems
17. Provides inputs to the development of simple system components

Client Orientation

Level 1.1:  Maintains effective client relationships

17. Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
17. Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
17. Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
17. Responds to client needs promptly

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management

Level 1.1:  Gathering and disseminating information

17. Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems
17. Prepares timely inputs to reports
17. Maintains databases

Core Competencies:

17. Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity  
17. Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
17. Self-development, initiative-taking
17. Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
17. Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
17. Creating synergies through self-control
17. Managing conflict
17. Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
17. Informed and transparent decision making

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Secondary Education with specialized secretarial training. University Degree or equivalent would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

6 years of progressively responsible secretarial, administrative, programme experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.