Location:

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Salary:

$17.07 - $21.17 / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

2 weeks ago
Category:

Administration
Deadline:

15/09/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background and Organizational Context

As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDP advocates for change, and connects countries to global knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.

UNDP has supported Kyrgyzstan’s development progress since 1992 and supports the country in charting future pathways towards greater prosperity, resilience, and social cohesion. As an impartial policy advisor and integrator, UNDP works within the UN system and with all stakeholders in government, civil society, and private sector to advance inclusive, fundamentally sound development solutions and reforms in complex settings. Our United Nations identity ensures neutrality and respect for people’s choices. Transparency and accountability in operations makes us a trusted partner for national and international development stakeholders.

UNDP encourages and enables collective intelligence, collaboration, integration, critical thinking, and thought leadership. We mainstream innovation, digitalization opportunities, gender equity and diversity/inclusion principles in all aspects of our work. Our staff consistently strive for excellence, effectiveness, efficiency and inclusion across all areas of work.

Position Purpose

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Resident Representative (RR) and with support to the Deputy Resident Representative (DRR), the Executive Associate ensures the effective and efficient functioning of the RR and DRR offices, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow, and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.

The Executive Associate can supervise and delegate to the support staff of the office for the effective and efficient running of the RR and DRR offices. The Executive Associate contributes to a collective engagement with other teams, partners, and clients to offer timely, well-planned, and efficient services that meet the standard and requirements of UNDP policies and procedures. Through cross-unit collaboration, the teams harness innovation and digital solutions, while fostering an environment of continuous learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures the effective and efficient functioning of the RR and DRR offices, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Maintenance of the RR and DRR’s calendars, contacts with high-ranking visitors, arrangement of appointments and meetings, acting as an interpreter when required, and/or taking notes and minutes.
Coordinate and organize high-level diplomatic, representational events, acting as a focal point to ensure high-level programmatic events receive the relevant inputs from CO and/or project teams
Maintenance and facilitation of protocol procedures, and efficient and effective diplomatic liaison.
Preparation of high-quality briefing materials for RR and/or DRR appointments, meetings, and missions.
Preparation of informal translations and coordinates interpretation and translation services for senior managers, as needed
Management of RR and DRR missions (including travel and other logistics), and representation schedule.
Maintenance of rosters and contact lists of high-level partners and other relevant stakeholders.
Preparation of correspondence, directives, comments on behalf of the RR and/or DRR for their signature and follow-up as required.
Use of automated office management systems for the effective functioning of the RR and DRR offices.

Ensure provision of effective internal communication and partnership support to the office, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials. Use of an automated filing system.
Coordination of the information flow in the office, facilitation of staff meetings, follow-up on circulation files/documents.
Follow-up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken, and coordination of inputs to, and collection and submission of briefings and reports to or for the RR and/or DRR.
Screening of all incoming calls and correspondence.
Presentation of proposals to eliminate communication bottlenecks in the office and streamline office procedures between the RR and DRR offices with other units/teams.
Support to partnership and resource mobilization efforts.

Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Contribute to the enhancement of knowledge management approaches and systems.
Organization of specialized training for relevant administrative and support staff to further enhance the efficient running of the office.
Organization of training to UN staff on coordination, administration, and protocol procedures.
Participation in the training for the programme/operations/projects staff on administration.
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Application of digital tools to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and transparency

Competencies

Core

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business Management

Operations Management:
- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization’s business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner.
- Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms.
Customer Satisfaction/Client Management
- Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs.
- Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.
- Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests.
- Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.
Communication
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
- Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.

Administration & Operations

Travel policy and procedures: Knowledge of travel policy and procedures; ability to interpret travel policy, the Staff Rules, administrative circulars and financial regulations and rules on travel-related matters.
Documents and records management: Overall document (hard or electronic) management; registry and retention policy including storing and archiving.

Partnership management

Relationship management: Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding.

General

Event planning and execution: Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP’s overall brand and mandate.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary education with a minimum of 6 (six) years of relevant experience in administrative, secretarial/front office and/or programme/project support is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in social/humanitarian sciences or other relevant field with a minimum of 3 (three) years of relevant work experience (administrative, secretarial/front office and/or programme/project support) may be accepted.

Experience:

Minimum 6 years (with Secondary education) or 3 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in secretarial/front office/executive assistance, administration or project/ programme support service.
Experience in coordinating complex events/meetings with various internal and external participants is an asset.
Practical experience in small scale procurement is an asset.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
Experience in an international organization or within the United Nations system is desirable.
Experience in working with an ERP system is desirable.
Fluency in English, Russian and Kyrgyz languages are required.

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Disclaimer

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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