Administrative Associate

The Position:*
The Administrative Associate delivers quality services in administration,
travel management, procurement and operations to internal and external
clients. You will report to either the Operations Manager and supervise
support staff.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is
wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is
fulfilled. UNFPA 's strategic plan (‎2022-‎2025), reaffirms the relevance of the
current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative
results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family
planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results
capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing
the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to ‎2030. Our strategic
plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to "build
forward better", while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-‎19
pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and
reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and
ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who
will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact
and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how
they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver
excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
You support the effective management of UNFPA programme activities in the
areas of population and development, reproductive health, GBV and gender.
You will demonstrate a client-oriented, results-focused approach to
interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines in relation to
administration and operations, while providing support and guidance to the
Regional Office (RO) and UNFPA-supported projects.
Education:
Completed Secondary Level Education required. First level university
degree desirable.
*Knowledge and Experience:
* Seven years of relevant experience in administration, travel management, procurements finance, or office management.
* Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
Languages:*
Fluency in English and Arabic; knowledge of other official UN languages,
preferably French is desirable.
Required Competencies:
Values:
* Exemplifying integrity,
* Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
* Embracing cultural diversity,
* Embracing change
Core Competencies:
* Achieving results,
* Being accountable,
* Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
* Thinking analytically and strategically,
* Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Functional Competencies:
* Providing logistical support
* Managing data
* Managing documents, correspondence, and reports
* Managing information and workflow
* Planning, organizing, and multitasking
* Supporting financial data analysis
Managerial Competencies (if applicable):*
* Providing strategic focus,
* Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
* Leading, developing, and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
* Making decisions and exercising judgment