Dutystation: Cairo, Egypt
Functional responsibilities
The Team Assistant will support the work of the Housing, SDG Localization and NUA programme, under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer.
Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer at UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab Stats, the Team Assistant is expected to provide the following duties and responsibilities
Supports strategic partnerships through the production of a variety of routine correspondence, reports, tables, charts, graphs, etc., in accordance with institutional standards.
Under the guidance of the supervisor, proofreads written products for completeness and grammatical and typographical accuracy.
Maintains calendar/schedules; monitors changes and communicates relevant information to appropriate team members, colleagues and partners.
Responds to routine inquiries and information requests, including drafting routine written responses, or routes to appropriate personnel for handling as required.
Maintains files (both paper and electronic) and databases for work unit.
Updates and maintains large distribution lists; assemble documents, reports and other materials for global dissemination, where possible using electronic formats; coordinates courier services.
Performs a variety of administrative duties (e.g. meeting organization, reservations, office supply and equipment orders, etc.), including preparing and/or processing administrative requests/documents (e.g. travel requests, expense claims, vouchers, visa applications, etc.).
Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Staff in related organizational units across the institution.
Colleagues at UN-Habitat country and regional offices
Focal points across partner organizations and UN agencies (League of Arab States, UNESCWA, etc.)
Results Expected:
Provides general office and administrative support, including accurate and timely production and processing of documents and administrative requirements. Maintains accurate records and/or data. Appropriately applies relevant policies, guidelines, procedures and processes. Recognizes and reports data and other discrepancies. Appropriately applies relevant policies, procedures and processes. Establishes effective working relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Experience in general office support or related area is required. Proficiency in MS Office suite is required (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience in coordination among multiple teams/partners , Previous experience working with the United Nations or any similar international Organization is desired. Experience is desirable. Working experience within the Arab Region context is an asset.
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