Location:

Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Salary:

$100,000 - $135,000 / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

4 months ago
Category:

Administration
Deadline:

04/09/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

BACKGROUND:
Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO)

The Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO) is part of the UNOPS Europe and Central Asia Region (ECR). Specifically, AUMCO aims to enable the achievement of Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement through global programmes and tailored interventions in the Balkans, South Caucasus, and Central Asia, focused on Infrastructure, Procurement, Project Management (full service, back on track), HR and Transactional Services, Grants Management and Technical and Advisory Services.

Uzbekistan Office

Under the purview of AUMCO, the UNOPS Uzbekistan Office, established in Tashkent in October 2022 supports the Government of Uzbekistan’s development efforts in the country, through the provision of effective project management, infrastructure and procurement services. At present, the office has signed and has been implementing three engagements contributing to SGD3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), while actively working with the Government of Uzbekistan and development partners in diversifying its portfolio in line with the country’s development priorities including education.

Project Information

The UNOPS Uzbekistan Project Office currently has three ongoing projects that are major contributions to SDG3 (Good Health and Wellbeing).

The first project, “Support to Development of Oncology Services in Uzbekistan” is funded through a major loan from the Islamic Development Bank. UNOPS will support the Government of Uzbekistan in strengthening the preparedness of its national healthcare system and preventing and treating oncological cases in an effective and timely manner. By identifying, procuring, delivering, and operationalizing urgently needed medical, laboratory, radiological, and ICT equipment, the project will significantly contribute to improved access and quality healthcare services for local communities in 14 regional locations including Tashkent and throughout the country.

The second project, “Uzbekistan COVID-19 Emergency Response Project” with the Republic of Uzbekistan”s Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health Service (SES) is funded through two major loans from the Asian Development Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. In this project, UNOPS will support the Government of Uzbekistan to upgrade up to 38 existing laboratories and treatment facilities across the country, procure diagnostic equipment and supplies, and establish an ICT system for monitoring the epidemiological situation to strengthen preparedness and resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic and other epidemics.

Under the project “Improving Healthcare in Kashkadarya Region: Delivering Infrastructure Design for New Hospitals in Karshi and Beshkent Cities” signed with the Government of Uzbekistan, UNOPS is responsible for the management of the project and delivery of the infrastructure design of two new hospitals in the Kashkadarya Region, Uzbekistan. The design of two new hospitals is a step towards the Government’s ambitious healthcare reform agenda, aimed at providing improved access to quality healthcare to the people of Uzbekistan. The project is close to the construction phase and aligned with the government’s priorities under its far-reaching reform agenda with an overall objective for Uzbekistan to improve the health of the whole population through universal health coverage.

*** Only nationals of Uzbekistan or persons in Uzbekistan with residence and work permit are eligible for this position***

Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO)
Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO)
Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO)

The Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO) is part of the UNOPS Europe and Central Asia Region (ECR). Specifically, AUMCO aims to enable the achievement of Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement through global programmes and tailored interventions in the Balkans, South Caucasus, and Central Asia, focused on Infrastructure, Procurement, Project Management (full service, back on track), HR and Transactional Services, Grants Management and Technical and Advisory Services.

Uzbekistan Office

Uzbekistan Office
Uzbekistan Office

Under the purview of AUMCO, the UNOPS Uzbekistan Office, established in Tashkent in October 2022 supports the Government of Uzbekistan’s development efforts in the country, through the provision of effective project management, infrastructure and procurement services. At present, the office has signed and has been implementing three engagements contr… [truncated] | RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functional Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Senior Operations Manager, the…

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Senior Operations Manager, the incumbent manages a team, performing a range of specialized, technical and general, administrative support services, and transactions for work areas in administration, ensuring efficient, client-oriented and effective service delivery. The Support Services Senior Associate promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach, ensuring utilization of office resources in a most cost-effective manner.

1. Administrative support services

Ensure full compliance of administrative support services with UNOPS Financial Regulations and Rules, as well as other applicable policies and procedures. Provide inputs to the business processes mapping of the administrative support services, draft and implement internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all recurrent administrative activities.
Propose and implement initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the administrative support services in the office, including the development and implementation of various cost-saving strategies for recurrent expenses.
Execute designated transactional roles in OneUNOPS (Enterprise Resource Planning system).
Provide inputs and data for planning of financial resources/administrative budget for the administrative support services’ department.
Manage the premises and assets ensuring their functionality and cleanliness at all times; keep the assets and valuables registry up-to-date at all times, regularly monitor, report and assist with investigations of any damage, loss or theft; take appropriate measures for the recovery of loss or damages, including, but not limited to, through submission of insurance claims;
Manage vehicles’ fleet ensuring the roadworthiness of the vehicles at all times through timely execution of regular and ad-hoc servicing and maintenance requirements, promptly report vehicle accidents, damages, losses or theft of items from vehicles; take appropriate measures for the recovery of losses or damages, including, but not limited to, through submission of insurance claims; regularly check daily logbooks and vehicle history reports and ensure their completeness at all times; manage the transportation services provided by outsourced service providers, if any.
Guide and manage the travel management services for all personnel ensuring timely preparation of travel authorisations, arranging for visas, booking of tickets, transfers and hotels; manage the organisation of events and missions; ensure timely payments to the respective service providers for their provided services.
Guide and manage protocol matters, ensuring efficient delivery of services to all personnel, including timely registration of locally recruited personnel, accreditation of internationally recruited personnel and their family members, and advisory services to internationally recruited personnel on host government requirements; liaise and coordinate with local authorities on authorizations/privileges and immunities for UNOPS personnel, office spaces and other administrative matters.
Guide and manage the logistics and customs clearance services for the inbound and outbound shipments, including, but not limited to, drafting of letters and obtaining of registration, metrology and conformity certificates from the relevant certification bodies depending on the nature of goods.

2. Support on Security Management matters

Under the guidance and supervision of the functional supervisor and in close coordination with other Team Leads provide support for… [truncated] | REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education/Experience/Language requirements Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education Completion of secondary school is required. First Unive…

Education Completion of secondary school is required. First Unive…
Education
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desirable but not required.
- A Bachelor’s Degree may substitute for 4 years of relevant experience and a Masters Degree may substitute for 6 years of relevant experience.
- In the absence of a degree, administrative certification is an asset.
Experience
- Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in general administrative, logistics, or operations support services in national or international public or corporate organizations.
- Some experience in UN system organizations is desirable.
- Proficiency in computers and office software packages (MS Office and/or Google Suite) and experience in handling web-based management systems are required.
- Experience in the use of Enterprise systems including OneUNOPS is desirable.
Language requirements
- Working knowledge of English is required. Fluency in either Uzbek or Russian is required. Fluency in both is an asset.
Education
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desirable but not required.
- A Bachelor’s Degree may substitute for 4 years of relevant experience and a Masters Degree may substitute for 6 years of relevant experience.
- In the absence of a degree, administrative certification is an asset.
Experience
- Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in general administrative, logistics, or operations support services in national or international public or corporate organizations.
- Some experience in UN system organizations is desirable.
- Proficiency in computers and office software packages (MS Office and/or Google Suite) and experience in handling web-based management systems are required.
- Experience in the use of Enterprise systems including OneUNOPS is desirable.
Language requirements
- Working knowledge of English is required. Fluency in either Uzbek or Russian is required. Fluency in both is an asset.
EducationEducation
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desirable but not required.
- A Bachelor’s Degree may substitute for 4 years of relevant experience and a Masters Degree may substitute for 6 years of relevant experience.
- In the absence of a degree, administrative certification is an asset.
Completion of secondary school is required.
Completion of secondary school is required.
First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desirable but not required.
First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desirable but not required.
A Bachelor’s Degree may substitute for 4 years of relevant experience and a Masters Degree may substitute for 6 years of relevant experience.
A Bachelor’s Degree may substitute for 4 years of relevant experience and a Masters Degree may substitute for 6 years of relevant experience.

In the absence … [truncated] | COMPETENCIES:

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type, level and duration Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: ICA Contract level: L-ICA-7 (ICS-7) Contract duration: Open-…

Contract type: ICA
Contract level: L-ICA-7 (ICS-7)
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Contract type: ICA
Contract level: L-ICA-7 (ICS-7)
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Contract type: ICA
Contract level: L-ICA-7 (ICS-7)
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Contract type: ICA
Contract level: L-ICA-7 (ICS-7)
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspxhttps://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
| CONTRACT:

Competencies

Competencies Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc…

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.