Application Deadline : 8 Feb 2013
Applications are required from the eligible applicants for the position of Special Assistant to the Director, BCPR at UNDP. Duration of initial contract will be of one year and location of the job is New York, USA. Fluent in English, both oral and written, is required and working knowledge of other UN official language is an asset.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Serves as focal point for the Executive Office
- Manages the daily calendar and schedule of the Assistant Administrator and Director, BCPR
- Conducts research, review and analysis of key documentation for the Director
- Attends meetings, coordinates special projects and travels with the Director, as needed, on official visits
- Drafts correspondence, notes-to-the-file and contribution to the preparations of speeches, reports, presentations, etc.
Qualifications and Experience :
- A minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in development, business administration, including international relations, public administration or related fields.
- At least 5 years of professional experience with the United Nations system, of which two in the field
- Knowledge of the UN/UNDP system procedures
- Experience in working as Special Assistant desirable
- Experience in crisis prevention and recovery situations, an asset
Language Requirements:
- Fluent in English, both oral and written, is required; working knowledge of other UN official language is an asset.
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