Vacancy - Administrative Assistant

Job Title:                  Administrative Assistant

Level:                         G5

Duty Station:            Kingston, Jamaica

Starting Date:          September 15, 2007 or soonest thereafter.

Duration:                  Initially one year, renewable up to 3 years

Closing Date:           August 17, 2007

Description of Duties:

To assist the Project Manager in administrative and secretarial work for the effective management of the GEF Pesticide Runoff Project. Its functions include a coordination of the information flow; assistance in the organization of work and meetings; filing; the maintenance of stock and basic accountability.

Requirements:

Secondary school education and relevant training in secretarial/administrative matters are minimum requirements. Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish are essential.  Advanced proficiency in computer applications (MS Word and Excel) is required. 

Detailed Job Description:

More details on responsibilities, competencies, the required qualifications and the remuneration can be found on the United Nations Human Resources “Galaxy” e-Staffing System: https://jobs.un.org/ under Administration, General Service and Related Category.  The complete address is: https://jobs.un.org/Galaxy/Release3/vacancy/Display_Vac_List.aspx?lang=1200&OCCG=3

How to apply:

All applicants must apply online through the Galaxy System (see https://jobs.un.org/) and are requested to send a copy of their application (United Nations Personal History form P.11 and Application Letter) to:

Personnel
UNEP-CAR/RCU
e-mail: uneprcuja@cwjamaica.com

Please quote the post name: Bilingual Admin Assistant.