Saturday, December 15, 2012

Required Administrative Associate - UNDP in Kuwait

Education:
Secondary education.  Certification in administration desirable. University Degree in Business or Public Administration desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:
3-5 years of relevant experience in administration or programme support service. 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.

Summary of Key Functions:
    Support to the Procurement processes
    Control and support to supply and assets management
    Support to administrative and financial control
    Support to common services
    Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

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
    Shares knowledge and experience
    Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness
    Ability to administer and execute administrative processes and transactions
    Ability to extract, interpret, analyze data and resolve operational problems
    Ability to supervise and train support staff
    Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work
    Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
    Strong IT skills, knowledge of Atlas
    Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system

Leadership and Self-Management
    Focuses on 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

Application Deadline :    26-Dec-12

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