Consultant for Adminstration

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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. 

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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.

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector: Field Office

Duty Station: Dhaka

 

Classification of duty station: Dhaka Bangladesh

Standard Duration of Assignement: 6 Months

Job Family: Administration

Type of contract: Non-Staff

Duration of contract: 6 Months

Recruitment open to  Bangladeshi National Only

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 28 November 2022

 

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

 

Long Description Long Description OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, UNESCO Dhaka, and direct supervision of the Head of Administration, Junior Consultant will perform the following duties: 
 

Long Description

• Support to prepare monthly/quarterly/annual fixed asset inventory reports based on the physical count and verification as per UNESCO guidelines. Assign the inventory tag which is missing.
• Prepare a list of files for the archive room/library room/AO and AA room and classify by retention, disposal, etc.
• For retained files store in clearly marked and itemized boxes. For disposal identify by type of disposal and carry out the authorized actions.
• Prepare a list of publication stocks by title, date of publication and number of stock.
• Disposal of excess library stock to relevant institutions to be researched and proposed by the consultant.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor(s) in the interest of the Organization.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.

Work Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience.

Language Requirements: Good knowledge of English and Bengali (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening skills)

Technical Requirements: Basic computer knowledge especially Office applications.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - Interested individual(s) in possession of the required qualifications, skills, competencies and experiences are requested to submit on-line application(s) at the UNESCO careers website along with a copy of the updated CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Officer-in-Charge, UNESCO Office Dhaka, House 122, Road 01, Block F, Banani, Dhaka- 1213 on or before 25 November 2022 For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.