Overview The United Nations (UN) Multi-sectoral seeks an Administrative Analyst. Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief of Operations, the incumbent assists in the overall management of common premises related services, administers and executes processes and transactions ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. Administrative Analyst promotes client, quality and results-oriented approach. Administrative Analyst works in close collaboration with other members of the Operations team, Programme and projects staff in the Regional Hub and other UN agencies staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery. The United Nations adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, the UN personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the common premises and other administrative services in the Regional Hub. Accurate analysis and presentation of information thoroughly researched and fully documented work strengthens the capacity of the Secretariat and facilitates subsequent action by the supervisor. The incumbent’s own initiative is decisive in results of work and timely finalization.
Responsibilities
Provides support in implementation of the secretariat operational strategies
Ensures effective and efficient provision of administrative and logistical support services
Ensures proper common premises/services management
Core Competencies
Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work.
Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking.
Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning.
Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process.
Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously.
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Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies
Building, facilities & office space management; Knowledge and ability to facilitate the renovation and upgrade of offices
Required Skills and Experience
Education
Master’s degree or equivalent in business or public administration/management, law, social sciences, finance or similar.
Bachelor’s degree in combination with 3 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the Master’s degree.
Experience
Up to 2 years (with Master’s degree) or 3 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing administration and/or programme support services.
Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages is required.
Experience in working with UN agencies and international organizations is an asset.
Experience in maintenance of office space management is an asset.
Experience in protocol matters, registration of staff, coordination with local authority on space and other administrative matters is desirable.
Experience in coordination and organization of shipments and customs clearance, insurance, space management, and procurement of supplies for the office is desirable.
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