Senior Administrative Assistant (Multiple Positions) at United Nations, Nairobi Full Time

Qualifications:

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required. Supplementary courses or additional training in administration, project management, or a related field is desirable.
• Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in administration (finance, human resources, procurement, general administration, program or project administration) or a related field is required.
• Experience with supporting the development of work plans, targets, and time schedules and monitoring and reporting is required.
• Experience within an international business environment is desirable.
• One or more years of experience in data analytics or a related field is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform a broad range of administrative functions, such as budget/work program, human resources, and database management, using knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial, and human resources rules and regulations.
• Analyze, model, and interpret data in support of decision-making, and apply expertise in planning and organizing to develop clear goals, identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required.
• Establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect, and identify clients’ needs and match them to appropriate solutions.
• Monitor ongoing developments inside and outside clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems, and keep clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects.
• Use time efficiently, remain calm in stressful situations, and show persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
• Ensure the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work, and implement the goal of gender equality.
• Perform other duties as required.