This position is located in the Travel, Traffic and Local Transportation Unit, Division of Administration. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Chief of Division.
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes supporting the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. Please visit our website at www.eclac.org, for further information.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Division, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
(1) Contract Management: Manages and supervises external services contracts for ECLAC Headquarters in Santiago. Prepares scope of work for the issuance of external services contracts; verifies that the documentation is complete and in accordance with UN Rules and Regulations; coordinates with other Units/Sections within ECLAC and prepares the technical evaluation criteria of proposals; participates in technical evaluations of solicitations, comparing and ensuring overall correctness of submissions/requirements; defines requirements with requesting office and drafts and writes-up solicitation documents including draft contracts prepared in consultation with ECLAC Legal Adviser. Conducts research using existing legal files, previous contracts and alternative sources.
Administers and supervises the commercial management activities of the cafeteria, dining services, gift-shop and commercial bank branch located in ECLAC. Recommends amendments and extensions of contracts, and advises all parties concerned on contractual rights and obligations. Acts as a first-line focal point and/or media liaison between the Organization and the outsourcing services, in order to facilitate the flow of information: a) Maintains active communications with external clients; b) Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects/actions; c) Applies contingency actions when required. d) Supports and monitors appropriate implementation of needs related to commercial activities providers. e) Identifies and solves issues/problems as they arise, and determines appropriate actions. f) Designs or identifies new viable products/services, to be implemented or developed as a future potential incorporation in the premises; g) Performs other related administrative duties, as required.
(2) Supervises and leads a team of four drivers, oversees and controls distribution of documents and driving assignments. Coordinates and supports official transportation as requested by different departments or divisions, when visitors and/or staff members arrive and/or depart the duty station. Ensures compliance with UN regulations rules and procedures. Liaison with central administration/executive services as required.
(3) Provides advice and answers general queries on relocation grant procedures and processes. Maintains permanent contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in matters related to compliance for eligibility, special entitlements and privileges. Initiates, reviews, and processes customs clearance procedures of all incoming and outgoing shipments of official importation of goods or vehicles and personal effects of the international staff members. Provides expert assistance and advices on administrative arrangements during the process.
(4) Prepares, submits, processes and reviews requests for vehicles license plates for the Organization as well as international staff members and their corresponding return.
(5) Prepares and processes petty cash forms for all disbursements issued, particularly to pay airport freights in order to avoid extra demurrage costs or delays. Reviews budget account and requisitions through UMOJA.
(6) Back-up of Travel Unit.
(7) 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.
(8) Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
•Professionalism: The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Knowledge of travel related processing requirements is required. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
•Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
•Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
NOTE: For positions in the General Service category, candidates are required to clearly indicate in their Applicant Profile (AP) relevant information confirming completion of High School.
At least ten years of experience in financial and management is required.
Experience in traffic or fleet management is desirable.
Work experience: 1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English and Spanish (both spoken and written) is required.
NOTE: ‘Fluency’’ equals a rating of ‘’fluent’’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand)
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
- Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
- Appointment for positions in the General Service category is done on a local basis. Applicants shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of the office, irrespective of nationality and length of time the candidate may have been in the country. Applicants will be responsible for any expenses incurred in taking the relevant examinations at the duty station, and of any costs related to traveling and relocating to the duty station in the event of an employment offer.
-Applicants for positions subject to local recruitment are required to be authorized to work in the country regardless of where they live at the time of applying for the job opening.
- A staff member holding a temporary appointment in the General Service or related categories may only apply to positions within those categories. For full information on eligibility requirements, please refer to section 5 of ST/AI/2010/4Rev.1 on Temporary Appointments.
- The expression "Internal candidates", shall mean staff members who have been recruited after a competitive examination under staff rule 4.16 or after the advice of a central review body under staff rule 4.15. Please note that candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position.
-At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
- Although there is no right or entitlement to Flexible Working Arrangements, many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. The following types of flexibility are usually possible: staggered working hours, compressed work week, scheduled breaks for learning activities and telecommuting (maximum 80.5 Km from the duty station). This position requires [high | some] office presence time [and travel]. Please wait until the final stage of the offer to ask more about flexibility since the agreement is voluntary between the staff members and their supervisor and will depend on the organisational needs
- The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
- The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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