Senior Secretarial Assistant
Paris
- Organization: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- Location: Paris
- Grade: Administrative support - GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Closing Date: 2024-11-18
OVERVIEW
Post Number : IOS 014
Grade : G-6
Parent Sector : Internal Oversight Service (IOS)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Management/Audit/Oversight
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 18-NOV-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
(Only candidates who are entitled to work in France may apply to this position).
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The post is located in the Division of Internal Oversight Services (IOS) and works under the overall authority and direct supervision of the Director of the Division. The incumbent provides direct assistance to three senior managers responsible for the work of three offices (Audit, Evaluation and Investigation) with responsibility to coordinate their work, thus contributing to ensuring timely and effective accomplishment of all IOS activities. S/he acts as UNESCO’s focal point for the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU).
The Senior Secretarial Assistant shall perform the following tasks:
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General functions
- Prepare draft technical responses to a wide range of administrative correspondence.
- Provide assistance and checklist to the IOS recruitment process.
- Assist in the on-boarding and off-boarding of staff and consultants.
- In liaison with the AO, periodically review the budget and obtain periodic updates on actual expenditure vs. budget.
- Assist in managing the procurement process, including preparing purchase requisitions, obtaining quotes, and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Process invoices and support the payment cycle.
- Organise and arrange internal and high-level external meetings, committees, conferences, information meetings, etc. on a variety of administrative matters.
- Liaise with UNESCO clients as well as external actors (e.g. UNESCO missions, senior officials, the United Nations Representatives of Internal Audit Services (UN- RIAS), United Nations Development Group (UNEG), the United Nations Representatives of Investigation Services (UN-RIS) and others) and assist in the preparation of materials for the Oversight Advisory Committee meetings.
- Administer, maintain and update the IOS Intranet site.
- Deliver other tasks as assigned by Director IOS and/or Heads of IOS offices, or their delegates.
JIU focal point
- Coordinate and provide input for JIU's programme of work.
- Facilitate data collection and contribute to planning on-site missions by helping to identify relevant internal stakeholders.
- Collect and transmit comments on draft reports.
- Gather relevant information on the acceptance, implementation and impact of recommendations and share it with JIU for follow-up.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational education.
Work Experience
- At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience in the administrative area.
Skills & Competencies
- Sense of confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.
- Excellent planning, organizational and coordination skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including drafting skills.
- Very good analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to deal with complex situations and to provide quality and timely support and services.
- Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and flexibility to adjust work schedules.
- Strong service/client orientation.
- Professional integrity and good sense of judgement.
- Strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Languages
- Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Diploma in business administration or specialized training/course in one or more of the following disciplines: audit, administration, finance, accounting and/or procurement.
Work Experience
- Relevant work experience in an international organization and/or the UN System.
- Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP).
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of UNESCO’s rules, regulations and procedures as well as financial/administrative practices, and other similar systems (IRIS, DUO, SISTER, CRM).
- Understanding of UNESCO’s structure, Governing Bodies, Institutes, Commissions, etc.
Languages
- Knowledge of other UNESCO official languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish).
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 48 526 Euros.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.