Staff Assistant

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Org. Setting and Reporting Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 120 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyzes action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with UN Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community.The position is located in the UNDRR Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean (ROAMC) in Panama.

The incumbent reports to the Associate Administrative Officer. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities: Performs, under mínimal supervision of the Associate Administrative Officer, the full range of office management and administrative support functions; typically provides direct assistance to the chief of office and deputy chief of office. Supports the Administrative team with operational and administrative processes, performs and coordinates administrative and operational tasks in close communication with the Associate Administrative Officer and the Administrative Assistant in a daily basis, as well as serving as back up to the Administrative Assistant. Maintains liaison with the Executive Office and with senior officials in other units regarding on-going programmes and other administrative matters; monitors processes and schedules related to the units outputs, products, tasks, etc.

Ensures smooth and efficient information flow within the unit; prepares and processes confidential information; assists in the development of office administrative systems and procedures. Assists staff members in the regional office with the issuance of UNLPs, visas, diplomatic IDs and customs clearance. Researches, compiles and summarizes background materials for use in preparation of reports, briefs, speeches, etc. Provides assistance in the coordination of service-wide activities (meetings, training, etc.), special projects and events.

Orients new staff to relevant administrative procedures and practices and provides general assistance to other office support staff, as required; may coordinate the work of office support staff in providing meetings servicing/administrative support to various sessions of commissions and other bodies. Attends meetings, prepares minutes, monitors follow-up activities. Responds or drafts responses to a wide range of correspondence and other communications; uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports. Manages, updates and further develops internal databases; updates website; generates a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases.

Carries out quality control function for outgoing documents; proofreads and edits texts for adherence for format, grammar, punctuation and style. Responds to complex information requests and inquiries (e.g. answers requests requiring file search, etc.). Assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software.

May provide some specialized support to unit (e.g. technology support, editing, desktop publishing, etc.). Maintains calendar/schedules; monitors changes and communicate relevant information to appropriate staff inside and outside the immediate work unit. Performs a variety of administrative duties (e.g.

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. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.

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