The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development in the next fifteen years. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.
The position is located under the Asset Management and Logistics Services (COR/AML). COR/AML includes providing communications hardware, inventory and records management, archives and registry, office allocations and relocations; travel, visa, transportation and shipment services in support of all activities of the Organization, as well as managing catering services at the Vienna International Center (VIC). COR/AML also coordinates the submission of environmental inventory for the Greening the Blue Report; the provision of data on emissions from UNIDO’s facilities as well as related offsetting measures so that UNIDO remains climate neutral.
At the G5 level the incumbent is expected to perform general as well as targeted processes focusing on basic service delivery and support services within the organizational environment and team. His/her interventions result in the focused process impact.
The UNIDO Staff Performance Management System reinforces the collaboration within formal units as well as among cross-functional teams. In this context, the incumbent collaborates with his/her supervisor and colleagues, within as well as outside the unit. Within the formal teams, the incumbent may be expected to backstop other team members as required.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Asset Management and Logistics Services, the Travel Assistant provides administrative support and is responsible for the following key functions:
Education: Completed higher secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent), is required. Experience as Travel Assistant, highly desirable
Credit towards total working experience may be considered on a year by-year- basis, up to maximum of four years, for a higher degree education (including first university degree or equivalent diploma and/or master’s degree), in a relevant field to the post.
Technical and Functional Experience
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable. Knowledge of German is highly desirable.
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