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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.
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.
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
and Learning
- Share knowledge and experience
- Provision helpful feedback and advice to
others in the office
Development and
Operational Effectiveness
Operational Effectiveness
- Demonstrates good IT skills
- Good knowledge of the UNDP global filing
system - Understanding of UNDP operations procedures
Leadership and
self-Management
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.
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.
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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