Title: Administrative Assistant Number: 2007/9 Reference Code: VAC64 Level: Service Contract Office: United Nations Development Programme Project ID: 00054226 Project Title: Higher Education Closing Date: Thursday, 05 April 2007 Duty Station: Amman-Jordan Duration: One year renewable
Background: Within the framework of the project above, the Administrative Assistant will be part of the Higher Education Relevancy Unit (HERU) established within the Ministry under the project and will operate under the overall guidance of the project manager in carrying out the administrative arrangements pertaining to the project.
Duties and Responsibilites: - Undertake necessary administrative assignments as requested by the Project Manager. - Organize meetings or events as requested, and taking minutes when necessary. - Assist the Project Manager in preparing reports, correspondences, and any other material needed. - Organize and maintain up-to-date documentation of all files and documents related to the project (both paper and electronic). - Perform other related duties as requested by the Project Manager.
Competencies: - Focuses on impact and result for the client - Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills - Builds relationships with clients and partenrs - Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude - Strong word processing skills - Demonstrates organizational and event management skills
Qualifications and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree or administrative/secretarial/office management training certification. - At least 2 years experience in an administrative function. - Full proficiency in both written and spoken English and Arabic, and the ability to express ideas fluently. - Computer literacy, with particular knowledge in, and routine use of, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. - Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team.
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