Objectives of the Programme and the immediate Strategic Objective
To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement Who country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State needs and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.
Organizational context (Describe the individual role of incumbent within the team, focusing on the intricacy and difficulty of working environment)
Under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer, and the overall guidance of the Medical Officer, the incumbent is a team member in the administrative unit. Work is assigned by the supervisor who gives instructions on non-routine matters. Routine tasks are performed independently with some discretion in non-routine matters related to office procedures only.Established procedural and office guidelines are available, but where guidelines are incomplete, limited interpretation may be required to select a course of action on approach to work
Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected)
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
Recruitment Requirements:
Education ( Qualifications)
Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by secretarial/administrative training.
Desirable: University degree in business administration, social sciences or related field is an asset.
Experience:
Essential: At least three years of relevant secretarial/ administrative experience.
Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN system.
Competencies
Functional Skills and Knowledge:**
Knowledge of the organization’s policies and regulations in general, and in particular, regarding project activities and financial procedures is an asset.
Languages: Very good knowledge of English and the local language. French or Arabic is an asset.
Your application should be sent to the below email address, please indicate the title of the position you have applied in the email subject by close of business Sunday 25 April 2023. It should include a cover letter & a detailed CV (as one document in PDF format) with your contact details.
emacosomrecruitment@who.int
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Qualified Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.