Job: EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE TO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Location : AMMAN, JORDAN

Application Deadline : 09-Nov-13

Type of Contract : FTA Local

Post Level : GS-6

Languages Required : Arabic English

Background

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Regional Development Coordinator, the Executive Associate to Regional Development Coordinator ensures effective and efficient functioning of the Regional Development Coordinator office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.

The Executive Associate can supervise the secretarial and clerical staff of the office. The Executive Associate to Regional Development Coordinator works in close collaboration with UNDP staff, UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the Regional Development Coordinator office focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Maintenance of the supervisor's calendar, contacts with high-ranking visitors, arrangement of appointments and meetings, acting as an interpreter when required and/or taking minutes;
• Maintenance of protocol procedures;
• Preparation of high quality briefing materials for supervisor for appointments, meetings, missionn;
• Preparation of informal translations;
• Management of Regional Development Coordinator missions and representation schedule;
• Maintenance of rosters of high-level partners, telephone lists;
• Preparation of correspondence, directives, comments on behalf of Regional Development Coordinator for his/her signature and making follow-up when required;
• Use of automated office management systems for effective functioning of the Regional Development Coordinator office.

Ensures provision of effective communications support to the office focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials. Use of automated filing system;
• Coordination of the information flow in the office, follow up on circulation files;
• Facilitation of information sharing between UNCT and the UN Coordination Unit;
• Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to Regional Development Coordinator; Screening of all incoming calls and correspondence;
• Presentation of proposals to eliminate communication bottlenecks in the office and streamline office procedures between the supervisor's office and subordinate division.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Organization of specialized trainings for secretaries;
• Organization of trainings to UN staff on coordination, administration and protocol issues.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases

• Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives
• Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis

• Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things
• Documents innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures

• Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

• Documents ‘best practices' in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system
• Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions

Design and Implementation of Management Systems

Level 1.1: Data gathering and implementation of management systems

• Uses information/databases/other management systems
• Provides inputs to the development of simple system components

Client Orientation

Level 1.1: Maintains effective client relationships

• Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
• Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
• Responds to client needs promptly

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management

Level 1.1: Gathering and disseminating information

• Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems
• Prepares timely inputs to reports
• Maintains databases

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
• Self-development, initiative-taking
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively +
• Creating synergies through self-control
• Managing conflict
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
• Informed and transparent decision making

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education with specialized secretarial training. University Degree or equivalent would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

6 years of progressively responsible secretarial, administrative, programme experience is required at the national or international level. 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.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.