Fresher UN Administrative Assistant (Registry and Housing) Jobs – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)  
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Administrative Associate
Job ID: 4492
About UNDP:
The
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global
development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to
knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The
UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing countries
including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed
countries.
Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant (Registry and Housing)
provides reliable registry services and assists in the management of the office
building and UN Village.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. Ensures maintenance of
registry system focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Set-up and maintenance of the office filing
    system in accordance with the UNDP Global Filing System and the Office
    intranet/E-documentation.
  • The incumbent will be in charge of opening of
    new subject files as required and disposal of old files in accordance with
    the established retention schedule.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of archives,
    making sure files are properly stored and accessible; safe keeping of
    documents according to the office E-documentation system.
  • Provision of photocopies of material from the
    confidential registry files, as requested by staff. Assistance in the
    collection of  reference and
    background material from registry files
  • Establishment and maintenance of records
    system of file movements within the office; maintenance of the office
    circulation and reading files using efficiently the office intranet system
  • Preparation of correspondence and reports
    related to registry activities
  • Participation in the creation and maintenance
    of an electronic registry/archive system in close cooperation with the ICT
    staff
2. Ensures provision of
effective mail management using the office intranet and E-documentation
focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Receipt, registration, coding and forwarding
    of incoming faxes, letters and other correspondence to proper department/unit/officer.
  • In charge of the registration and dispatch of
    the outgoing communications, including pouch, and follow-up distribution.
    – Prepares the summary of enclosure forms and necessary documents and
    maintains the file on pouches received to ensure that all bags are
    accounted for.
  • Ensures cost recovery on Pouch
    Operations  prorating and billing of
    user agencies.
3. Assist in managing the
UN Housing focusing on the achievement of the following results:
  • Responsible for the preparation of tenancy
    agreement; announce availability of vacant houses, facilitates  inspection of houses by intending
    tenants, receives complaints from tenants and reports to the supervisor;
  • In charge of monitoring of rent payments and
    payment for utilities;
  • Facilitation and maintenance of records on
    repair of houses and equipment, generator, lawn mower etc and any other
    duties assigned .
4. Others: Furthermore,
the UN Volunteers are encouraged to:
  • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding
    of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external
    publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in
    events that mark IVD);
  • Be acquainted with and build on traditional
    and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
  • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary
    action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing
    reflection activities;
  • Contribute articles/write-ups on field
    experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters,
    press releases, etc.;
  • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for
    newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
  • Promote or advise local groups in the use of
    online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and
    organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever
    technically possible.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations
    UNDP Administrative Assistant (Registry and Housing) job opportunity
    should have completed secondary education.
  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience
    in administration support service/Registry and Housing
  • Ability to work with computers and office
    software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheets and
    database packages.
  • Demonstrated client-oriented approach
  • Ability to work with people of different
    national and cultural backgrounds.
Personal Competencies:
Corporate Competencies:
  • Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission ,
    vision and values
  • Displays cultural , gender , religion , race
    , nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management
and Learning
  • Share knowledge and experience
  • Provision helpful feedback and advice to
    others in the office
Development and
Operational Effectiveness
  • Demonstrates good IT skills
  • Good knowledge of the UNDP global filing
    system
  • Understanding of UNDP operations procedures
Leadership and
self-Management
  • Focuses on the result for the client and
    responds positively to feedback
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and
    a positive , constructive attitude
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored
    even under pressure
  • Responds positively to critical feedback and
    different points of view
UNDP
is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality
and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons
with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be
treated with the strictest confidence.
How to Apply:
All
candidates who so desire to join the United Nations Volunteers UNV in the
aforementioned capacity are encouraged to apply online at the web link below.
Deadline: 1st July 2016

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