Operations Associate at UNDP

Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions :

•     Implementation of operational strategies
•     Organizes procurement processes for DGD
•     Provision of effective and efficient administrative support services
•     Provides effective support to DGD programme activities
•     Effective administrative and financial control in the office
•     Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing
•     Ensures implementation of operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:
•     Full compliance of administrative activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
•     Support to the CO administrative business processes mapping and elaboration of the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
•     Preparation of administrative team results-oriented workplans.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Secondary education.  Certification in Administration.  University Degree in Business or Public Administration desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:
5 years of relevant experience in administration or programme support service. Previous experience with UNDP or any other international organization a MUST. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language Requirements:

• Strong skills in written communications in English;
• Excellent spoken English is also required.