Administrative Assistant to Director Representative Office, New York, G6 – Local post Temporary Job Opening

Org. Setting and Reporting UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.

The administrative Assistant reports to Director, UNRWA Representative Office in New York Responsibilities Provides secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the Director and other staff of the Office; assists the Office in contacts with UN organizations, international bodies, diplomatic missions, civil society and the public as required; drafts, reviews and edits correspondence, including Note Verbales to governments; handles public inquiries and requests for information as required; assists the Office in the organization of events and conferences including through booking rooms, arranging receptions, contacting providers and participants, as well as any other support needed; acts as liaison between UNRWA and the UN regarding the technical and administrative side of mandatory reporting by the Agency.

Maintains efficient organization of the New York Representative Office, including personnel and attendance records files, supplies and equipment; supervises the flow of all incoming documentation, including UN documentation, and orders copies of documents as required; serves as Procurement Officer for orders (including supplies and computer software) placed by UNRWA and follows up as required; handles requests for security clearance, visas and UN ID cards issuance as well as other relevant UN documentation coordination.

Prepares and dispatches pouches to UNRWA HQ and handles the receipt and documentation of incoming pouches; handles other mail functions, including dispatch and receipt of express mail parcels to/from UNRWA HQ and Fields; distributes UNRWA documents originating in the duty station, HQ and Field Offices to recipients on mailing lists maintained by the Liaison Office; distributes press releases to the electronic mailing list and emergency appeals/letters/ invitations to Member States on different subjects; assists in formatting and distributing electronic external and internal newsletters from the Liaison Office. Keeps Representative Office accounts and facilitates payment of bills (telephone, office equipment and supplies, etc.); maintains operation of the office Imprest Fund; checks statements of account incoming; deposits contributions received into UNRWA account at a local bank, informs Finance Department and External Relations and Communications Department accordingly and acknowledges receipt of these contributions as necessary.

Actively helps the Office in organizing the visit of UNRWA staff and others that come to New York on behalf of UNRWA, including by booking hotels, scheduling meetings and any additional support as required; supports the Office staff in the organization of their visits to the Middle East and elsewhere, as necessary.

Competencies UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. – Planning and Organizing – Coping with Pressure and Setbacks – Relating and Networking – Learning and Researching – Following Instructions and Procedures – Ability to use personal computers and standard software applications such as MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Chimpmail, CANVA and other applications. For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un. org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

Education Completed secondary school certificate.

Job Specific Qualifications

Work Experience

At least six years of progressively responsible administrative work experience in an international, governmental or commercial organization, or embassy. (Required) Completed secondary school certificate. (Required) Diploma in administration or secretarial support and / or a university degree in Business Administration or a related field. (Desirable) Familiarity with UN/UNRWA systems and practices. (Desirable) Working knowledge of another UN language. (Desirable) As this is a locally recruited post, are you a US national or have legal status in the US that is necessary to work at the duty station New York? (Required)

Languages

Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice Type of Contract and duration:

Temporary Appointment for 364 days, and may be extended subject to nee and performance. Only national candidates or who have the legal status necessary to work in the duty station are eligible for consideration. Applicants have to complete the Personal History Profile (PHP) in inspira in order to be considered.

The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience as per the requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

A roster may be created from the selection exercise for Temporary Appointments, and successful candidates may become eligible for an appointment at TA to similar posts.

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions.

The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/