Project Administrative Assistant at UN-Habitat

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the overall supervision of the Programme Management Officer, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties:

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

• Coordinates various actions related to the administration of the unit's human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures. Liaises with central administration/executive services as required. • Oversees the maintenance of vacancy announcement files and keeps track of status of vacancy announcements.
• Advises staff on visa matters.
• Provides advice and answers general queries on classification procedures and processes.
• Provides information and advice to staff/consultants with respect to conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.
• Monitors Umoja staffing tables for a variety of human resource activities, e.g., appointments, retirement, expiration of appointments, reassignments, transfer and movement of staff. 

Qualifications/special skills

• Completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required. At least 3 years of relevant work experience in the field of administration, human resource, office management is required.