Executive Assistant, New York, Vacancy at UNICEF in United States of America

Post:Executive Assistant, New York
Organization:UNICEF
Location:New York,USA
Salary: Very Attractive
Purpose of the Position To provide administrative support to the Nutrition Associate Director, Programme Division, with particular attention to information and documentation management, communications, verbal and written to and from the Associate Director's Office, and various administrative assistance to the Associate Director in the overall management, coordination, and supervision of the section. Works collaboratively with the other assistants in section to align schedules and coordinate follow up actions on decisions by the Associate Director. igh School Diploma) is a minimum requirement. - Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in an administrative capacity. - Must pass the UN ASAT (Administrative Support Assessment Test) in English (please mention in your cover letter whether you passed this exam). - Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset. - Advanced knowledge in the Microsoft Suite of Products (including MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint) and Internet research is required. Basic knowledge of SAP is highly desirable - Knowledge of UNICEF'S rules, regulations and procedures is an asset. Competencies of Successful Candidate - Communicates effectively. - Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. - Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self. - Analyzes and integrates verbal, numerical and other types of data. - Rapidly learns new tasks relevant to own job and quickly commits information to memory. - Sets self clearly defined tasks in line objectives set by the line manager. - Follows spoken and written instructions without unnecessarily challenging others' authority. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
Closing Date: Friday, 30 August 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1377077292324