Functional Title & Level:              Administrative Assistant, GS-5

Duty Station:                                Port-au-Prince

Posting Period:                             15 February to 1 March 2022

Job Opening Number:                 BINUH-VA-2022-001

Special Notice

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff.  Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  

Fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 or willingness to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may be required for this position.

All applicants who consider themselves qualified and meeting the minimum requirements of this Vacancy Announcement  (VA),  should  submit  their  fully  completed  and  signed  P11  via  email  at binuhrecruitmentteam@un.org.

Important: Please pay attention to the instructions on the VA when applying for the VA which will include functional title and the VA number. Incorrect submissions will not be considered. Applicants will be held responsible for misrepresentation/omission of information on their signed P11 applications.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) was established by Security Council resolution 2476 and is mandated to promote and strengthen political stability and good governance, including the rule of law, preserving, and advancing a peaceful and stable environment, supporting an inclusive inter-Haitian national dialogue, and protecting and promoting human rights in Haiti. 

The Administrative Assistant (GS-5) reports to the Police Commissioner. 

Responsibilities 

Within delegated authority, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

Human Resources Management: 

Performs various actions related to the proper functioning of the Police Commissioner’s front office in the areas of administration of the work unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, rotation, performance  appraisal,  training  etc.,  consistently  applying  UN  rules,  regulations,  policies  and procedures.  Liaises with central  administration/executive  services as  required;  Maintains  vacancy announcement files and updates track vacancy announcements; Prepares personnel actions through the UN's  current  electronic  tools,  e.g.,  Umoja/FSS;  Provides  advice and  answers  general  queries  on classification  and  administrative  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 assigned staffing tables for a variety of human resource activities, e.g., appointments, expiration of appointments, reassignments, transfer and movement of staff. 

Budget and Finance:

Provides assistance in the preparation and development of the office’s work programme and budget; Assists in monitoring the budget/work programme with respect to various budgets, trust funds, grant and other funds on a regular basis, and records reallocations of resources and implements the reallocations as necessary; Provides assistance in the review, and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions; Reviews and assists in the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements for the mission including programmatic aspects; monitors compliance with the medium-term plan and other legislative mandates; May assist managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions; Reviews requisitions for goods and services to confirm (a) that correct objects code of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds; Monitors extra- budgetary resources, in line with agreements and cost plans with special attention given to regulations and rules and established policies and procedures; Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions; Assists in finalization of budget performance reports with attention given to variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures. 

General Administration

Provides guidance to mission and/or staff assigned to the Police and Corrections component. Identifies and reports issues/problems as they arise, and recommends appropriate actions; Coordinates regularly with service units and liaises as needed with internal team members both at the mission and in outstations; Performs other related administrative duties, as required (e.g., travel , monitoring accounts and payment to vendors and individual contractors for services, reviews physical space plans and assists in the identification of office technology needs, maintenance of equipment, software and systems, organizes and coordinate seminars, conferences and translations).

Competencies 

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with  difficult  problems  or  challenges;  remains  calm  in  stressful  situations.  Takes  responsibility  for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 

Client and Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery  of products or services to client.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals for the team that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments and adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education 

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical training in Finance, Budget, Human Resources Management or Administration is highly desirable.

Work Experience 

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, budget, accounting, audit, human resources or related area. Solid computer skills including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets is required. Specific knowledge of the UN administrative electronic tools, such as Umoja or ERP is desirable. Must be familiar with function-related provisions of United Nations Rules, Regulations, Manuals and Policies. Previous experience working with UN missions or UN Agencies in this capacity will be considered as an asset.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written French and French is required. Knowledge of English is desirable. Fluency in Haitian Creole is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation  of  qualified  candidates  may  include  an  assessment  exercise  which  may  be  followed  by competency-based interview.