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Administrative Assistant

2 months ago

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPO) Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW

Post Number : 4AFADM0702RP

Grade : G-4

Parent Sector : Field Office



Duty Station: Kabul

Job Family: Administration

Type of contract : Fixed Term Field

Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates



Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 08-FEB-2024

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

(Only candidates who are entitled to work in Kabul may apply to this position).



OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

This post is located in Kabul Office and the incumbent reports directly to the Senior Finance and Administrative Officer and carries out tasks under the overall authority of the Head of Office. Heshe is tasked with delivering a range of finance and administrative activities in support of the administrative unit and project/program delivery.

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:



Long Description

General Accountabilities:

  • Act as certifying officer up to the authorized level delegated by the CFO.
  • Draft and prepare routine correspondence, memoranda, and non-substantive reports.
  • Maintain confidential and general files and establish reference systems.
  • Assist in the preparation of budgetary and financial reports, statistics, or projections for manager's use.
  • Review draft reports, verify overall accuracy and consistency, cross-check consistency of figures.
  • May assist in overseeing activities related to office maintenance, security, transport, and similar services.
  • Provide guidance and interpretation on non-complex administrative rules, regulations, and procedures.

Finance Accountabilities:

  • Assist and inform the supervisor on the financial status using management information systems and reporting.
  • Code, record, and reconcile accounting transactions.
  • Verify and process payments.
  • Maintain specific accounts, calculate and compile financial data, and prepare routine reports.
  • Generate expenditure reports from the automated systems.
  • Provide assistance and guidance to staff on basic financial procedures, payment requirements, banking and currency provisions.


Long Description

Budget Accountabilities:

  • Monitor and control commitments and expenditures.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and other data for budget analysis and proposals.
  • Keep track of budget levels and alert the supervisor and concerned managers to avoid potential shortfalls in funds (validating information and identifying any errors or irregularities).
  • Generate expenditure reports from automated information system databases; compile budget data.
  • Assist in preparing, estimating, and finalizing budget reports; carry out a preliminary analysis of variances between budgets and actual expenditures; cross-check consistency of figures.
  • Review overall accuracy and consistency of draft reports; cross-check consistency of figures.
  • Identify any other anomalies, alert the supervisor, and undertake transactions to correct errors/omissions.

Human Resources Accountabilities:

  • Assist in HR administrative matters.
  • Draft correspondence and other documents for personnel actions, follow up on HR actions and maintain and track the status of the vacancy notices.
  • Assist in the recruitment, coordinating interview schedules, written and technical assessments, competency-based interview processes, reference checks, and other pre-onboarding procedures.
  • Provide support for onboarding new personnel, drafting induction packages, and ensuring that mandatory training and orientation schedules are completed on time.
  • Respond to staff inquiries regarding their conditions of service and other HR-related issues.
  • Assist in issuing contracts, extensions, amendments, or terminations.
  • Retrieve and analyze HR-related data from automated systems; alert the supervisor of inconsistencies/ errors and propose corrective action.
  • Assist in processing salaries, entitlements, claims, non-staff contracts, etc., per established guidelines and procedures.
  • Provide support in the overall filing system of HR files.


Long Description

Logistics:

  • Procurement: Assist in the research and retrieve information on supply sources and vendors by commodity and obtain specifications on the market.
  • Assist in the review of contractual documents (TOR, budget, contract nature, and type).
  • Assist in resolving resolve issues/ problems related to delivered goods.
  • Prepare requisitions for supplies and equipment; ensure that payments are processed and provide information to the assigned Sector on invoicing and payment issues.

Additional tasks that may be required to ensure the success of the team.



COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Accountability (C)
Communication (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Professionalism (C)
Teamwork (C)

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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational education.

Work Experience

  • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in finance, administration, or related area.

Skills and competencies

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong service orientation and ability to deal efficiently with partners at different levels.
  • Ability to analyze, interpret financial data, and monitor budgets.
  • Good organizational and coordination skills; ability to take initiatives, establish priorities and monitor own work plans.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, and provide efficient, quality and timely support and capacity to work efficiently with complex and sensitive situations.
  • Sense of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and database packages.

Languages

  • Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • First-level university degree or specialized training in administration or finance (CPA, ACCA).

Work Experience

  • Relevant experience in international organizations or United Nations agencies.
  • Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP).

Languages

  • Knowledge of local languages (Dari, Pashto).


BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO's salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

The approximate annual starting salary for this post is US $.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.



SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.



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