Team Assistant, New York City - Hiring Urgently

We are searching for an ambitious Team Assistant, New York City to join our passionate team at United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in New York, NY.
Growing your career as a Full Time Team Assistant, New York City is a fantastic opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in project management, people management and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Team Assistant, New York City at United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs today!

Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is in the Budget & Finance Section in the Executive Office of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Office of the Special Adviser for Africa (OSAA), Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (OHRLLS), Regional Commissions New York Office (RCNYO) and the Chief Executives Board (CEB) Secretariat New York Office. The incumbent works under the overall supervision of the Senior Finance and Budget Officer. Responsibilities
Responsibilities: Within limits of delegated authority and under the supervision of the Senior Finance and
Budget Officer, the incumbent may be responsible for the following duties:
1. Performs a wide range of office support and administrative functions.
2. Responds or drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications; uses standard word
processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports.
3. Provides support in the preparation of Host Country Agreements, Contribution Agreements and
Memorandums of Understanding, proofreads the draft agreements/memorandums and ensures compliance
with relevant legal requirements and adherence to established standards for format.
4. Screens incoming correspondences; responds to information requests and inquiries, and as necessary, refers
inquiries to appropriate personnel for handling.
5. Provides secretarial, administrative and logistics support to Budget and Finance Section and the Executive
Office.
6. Assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software.
7. Reviews, records, distributes and/or processes correspondences and other documents; follows-up on
impending actions.
8. Updates and maintains large distribution lists; monitors, prepares and distributes various materials, reports,
where possible using electronic formats; handles arrangement for printing and translation as necessary;
coordinates shipment arrangements, courier services, etc.
9. Performs general administrative tasks (e.g. arrangements for meetings and other events, reservations, budget
follow-up, etc.), to include preparing and/or processing administrative requests/documents (e.g. requisitions,
purchase orders, travel requests, contracts, expenditure authorizations, etc.).
10. Maintains files and databases for work unit.
11. Performs other duties as assigned. Competencies Professionalism:
Shows pride in work and in 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Planning and organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; 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.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services or related area is required.
Experience in using Microsoft Office applications is required. Please explain if you have experience working with word processing, spreadsheets and relevant software packages.
Experience working with the United Nations or other international organization is desirable.
Experience in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, such as Umoja, and other relevant software packages is desirable.
Experience in reviewing agreements is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice
This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Applicants who have not passed the GGST at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application. Having passed the Administrative Support Assessment Test [in English] at the United Nations headquarters, Economic Commission for Africa, Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, United Nations Office at Geneva, United Nations Office at Vienna, International criminal tribunal for Rwanda or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia may be accepted in lieu of the GGST. United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term "sexual exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term "sexual harassment" means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator's working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

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