The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The Urban Economy Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities of local go...
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The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager for Urban 2030 Phase
She/he will be responsible for the following tasks:
Performs a wide range of office support and administrative functions.
Monitors processes and schedules related to the unit's outputs, products, tasks, etc.; where applicable, assists in the verification of receipt and accuracy of requisite documents, approvals, signatures, etc. to ensure compliance with relevant legal, financial and other requirements.
Researches, compiles and organizes information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc.
Responds to moderately complex information requests and inquiries (e.g. answers requests requiring file search, etc.), and as necessary, refer inquiries to appropriate personnel for handling.
Provides secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc.
Performs general administrative tasks (e.g. leave and attendance recording, arrangements for meetings and other events, reservations, budget follow-up, etc.), including preparing and/or processing administrative requests/documents (e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, contracts, expenditure authorizations, visa applications, etc.).
Maintains files (both paper and electronic) and databases for work unit.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional qualification in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or any related discipline is desired.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience in the field of business administration or a related field is required.
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