Administrative Assistant Full Time

Background

The Administrative Assistant works under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme

Management Officer of the UNODC Office for the GCC Region (OGCCR). S/he provides

effective administrative and operational support to the Office, contributing to the delivery of high

quality, accurate and consistent core functions in support for the implementation of UNODC’s

Strategic Partnership with the GCC Countries and related programme framework, under the

umbrella project “Establishment of the UNODC Office for the GCC Region” (AREU51). S/he

promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach, consistent with UNODC rules and

regulations. Furthermore, s/he fosters an environment of professionalism and teamwork at all

times.

The Administrative Assistant works in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme and

Project staff in OGCCR, as well as UNODC HQ and other UN agencies staff, as applicable, to

ensure consistent service delivery

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration,

finance, social science and/ or related fields or;

Secondary education with qualifying years of experience is

required.

Experience:

2 years (with bachelor’s degree) or 5 years (with secondary

education) in administration or operations support services, at

the national or international level, is required.

Experience with the UN is an asset.

Experience in the GCC countries is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Computer Skills:

Experience in usage of computers and office software

packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of

spreadsheet and database packages, is required.

Experience in handling of web-based management systems is an asset.