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OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response effort. OCHA's mission is to: Mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action i...
Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Office or Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator the Executive Assistant is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of secretary duties by performing, under minimal supervision, the full range of office management and administrative support functions; typically provides direct assistance to senior officers or managers such as a Head of Office consistent with UN rules and regulations. The Executive assistant leads and provides guidance to OCHA’s Head of Office or Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator, fostering effective collaboration within the teams, with relevant OCHA and UNDP counterparts at headquarters and in the field, and with other UN agencies, promoting a client-oriented approach and ensuring optimal performance and efficient delivery of services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
Core Competencies:
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. University Degree in Business or Public Administration desirable, but it is not a requirement
Experience:
A minimum of six years of experience in general office support or related area of which at least three years are in an international organization is required. Experience working in a front office with senior management is required.
Language Requirements:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
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