Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 23 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Org. Setting and Reporting
These positions are located in the Human Resources Section and Procurement Section, Registry. The incumbent will perform her/his duties under the supervision of the Associate Human Resources Officer in HR or Procurement Assistant.

Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Team Assistant may be responsible for the following duties:
• Updating and maintaining the official status files correspondence and other documents in the personnel files, preserve confidentiality of the entrusted documents as per the rules and regulations;
• Prepare and maintain electronic and physical employee records, insuring all information is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Requesting missing information from staff members and filling them in the official status file;
• Receiving and log-in incoming correspondence in appropriate files and folders;
• Maintaining appropriate records of document received and follow established procedures for requesting, retrieving, and disposing of the records when necessary.
• Ensuring that the requisite personnel documents are completed by the staff members and returned for filling;
• Digitalized documentation and maintain the electronic files.
• Send folders for filing and registration in Content Manager system.
• Provides general office support services; processes, drafts, edits, proofreads and finalizes for signature/approval, a variety of correspondence and other communications;
• Operates a variety of office equipment in the performance of basic office functions, e.g. photocopier, printer, scanner, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies
• Professionalism – Knowledge of basic clerical functions. Ability to operate standard office equipment. 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. Demonstrates 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 organisational 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.

Job – Specific Qualification
Not available.

Work Experience
Minimum of one (1) years of progressively responsible experience in general office support, or related area is required. No experience is needed if candidate possess a first-level university degree or higher. Working experience in archives, electronic records management, is desirable. Experience working with International Criminal Tribunals is desirable. Working experience in ERP systems (e.g. Inspira, Umoja) or similar is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Assessment
Candidates will be assessed by a comparative matrix.

Special Notice
This position is subject availability of funds, will be temporarily available until 30 November 2024. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: High School

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