PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS ONLY FOR NATIONALS OF CHINA

CLOSING DATE: 21 JANUARY 2019 (5 PM BEIJING TIME)

The Position:

The Administrative Associate position is located in China Country Office (CO) and reports to the Operations Manager/ Operations Specialist.

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.

Job Purpose:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager (OM), the Administrative Associate provides quality services in the areas of Administration, Procurement, Asset management, Human resources and security in compliance with the relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. S/he takes a client-oriented, results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines, provides support and guidance to the China Office. The staff member works in close collaboration with the staff in China and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Education: 

Completion of Secondary School Education with additional training in Procurement, Administration and Management.  A first level university degree in business administration or public administration is desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

Six years of relevant administrative experience in the public or private sector;

Experience in UN procurement and financial procedures and the ability to interpret rules, regulations and procedures and explain them clearly and concisely;

Computer literacy – proficiency in Atlas/PeopleSoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and other computerized applications;

Good writing and communications skills;

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Languages:

Fluency in English and Chinese is required.