PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS ONLY FOR NATIONALS OF MOZAMBIQUE.

Duration: 6 months

The Position

The Administrative Assistant provides reliable and efficient administrative support services to the humanitarian response team in the province of Manica, Mozambique, and reports to the Protection/GBV Specialist (SURGE) in Manica, under the overall guidance of the International Operations Manager based in Maputo. 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: 

Completed Secondary Level Education.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Secondary education, with specialized training in travel services or administration management; college education preferred.
• At least 5 years of administrative-related experience with particular emphasis on large organizations.
• Knowledge of Atlas Assets Management is an asset.
• Knowledge of UNFPA Travel Policies & Procedures and UN staff rules desirable.
• Experience in adapting and applying general policies to specific instances
• Excellent, client oriented communication and needs-anticipation skills.
• Understands, anticipates and addresses traveller’s needs and concerns, and develops innovative approaches to meeting those needs.

Languages:

Working knowledge of the official UN language of the duty station.