Team Assistant,
New York (G-4)
Department of Management
Closing date: Wednesday, 9 August 2017
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| Posting Title: | Team Assistant, G4 (Temporary Job Opening) |
| Job Code Title: | TEAM ASSISTANT |
| Department/Office: | Department of Management |
| Duty Station: | NEW YORK |
| Posting Period: | 02 August 2017 - 09 August 2017 |
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority and depending on location, Team Assistants at this level may be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic, and may not be performed by all Team Assistants.)
•Performs a wide range of office support and administrative functions.
•Responds or drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications; uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports.
•Monitors processes and schedules related the unit’s outputs, products, tasks, etc.; where applicable, assists in the verification of receipt and accuracy of requisite documents, approvals, signatures, etc. to ensure compliance with relevant legal, financial and other requirements.
•Researches, compiles and organizes information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc.
•Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases.
•Proofreads documents and edits texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for format.
•Screens phone calls and visitors; responds to moderately complex information requests and inquiries (e.g. answers requests requiring file search, etc.), and as necessary, refers inquiries to appropriate personnel for handling.
•Provides secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc.
•Assists in the maintenance of websites by scanning, converting and posting a variety of documents onto the site.
•Assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software.
•Maintains calendar/schedules; monitors changes and communicates relevant information to appropriate staff inside and outside the immediate work unit.
•Performs data entry and extraction functions.
•Reviews, records, distributes and/or processes mail and other documents; follows-up on impending actions.
•Updates and maintains large distribution lists and published reference documents such as the IPSAS Policy Framework and IPSAS Corporate Guidance; monitors, prepares and distributes various materials, reports, where possible using electronic formats; handles arrangement for printing and translation as necessary; coordinates shipment arrangements, courier services, etc.
•Performs general administrative tasks (e.g. leave and attendance recording, arrangements for meetings and other events, reservations, budget follow-up, etc.), to include preparing and/or processing administrative requests/documents (e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, contracts, expenditure authorizations, visa applications, etc.).
•Maintains files (both paper and electronic) and databases for work unit.
•Assists in providing software and office equipment support.
•Provides guidance to less experienced staff on general office processes and procedures, computer applications, etc.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies•Performs a wide range of office support and administrative functions.
•Responds or drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications; uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports.
•Monitors processes and schedules related the unit’s outputs, products, tasks, etc.; where applicable, assists in the verification of receipt and accuracy of requisite documents, approvals, signatures, etc. to ensure compliance with relevant legal, financial and other requirements.
•Researches, compiles and organizes information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc.
•Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases.
•Proofreads documents and edits texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for format.
•Screens phone calls and visitors; responds to moderately complex information requests and inquiries (e.g. answers requests requiring file search, etc.), and as necessary, refers inquiries to appropriate personnel for handling.
•Provides secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc.
•Assists in the maintenance of websites by scanning, converting and posting a variety of documents onto the site.
•Assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software.
•Maintains calendar/schedules; monitors changes and communicates relevant information to appropriate staff inside and outside the immediate work unit.
•Performs data entry and extraction functions.
•Reviews, records, distributes and/or processes mail and other documents; follows-up on impending actions.
•Updates and maintains large distribution lists and published reference documents such as the IPSAS Policy Framework and IPSAS Corporate Guidance; monitors, prepares and distributes various materials, reports, where possible using electronic formats; handles arrangement for printing and translation as necessary; coordinates shipment arrangements, courier services, etc.
•Performs general administrative tasks (e.g. leave and attendance recording, arrangements for meetings and other events, reservations, budget follow-up, etc.), to include preparing and/or processing administrative requests/documents (e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, contracts, expenditure authorizations, visa applications, etc.).
•Maintains files (both paper and electronic) and databases for work unit.
•Assists in providing software and office equipment support.
•Provides guidance to less experienced staff on general office processes and procedures, computer applications, etc.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
•PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of general office and administrative support including administrative policies, processes and procedures. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
•COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
•TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education•COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
•TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
High school diploma or equivalent. Must have passed the United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away from Headquarters.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of experience in administration, general office work or related area is required, of which preferably six (6) months of experience in the UN common system. Experience with UN Rules and Regulations, ERP systems and the maintenance of published documents is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.