World Health Organization Hiring for Executive Assistant at New Delhi, Delhi Full Time

Job Posting: Jan 4, 2023, 3:00:36 AM

Closing Date: Jan 24, 2023, 4:59:00 PM

Primary Location: India-New Delhi

Organization: SE/CDS Department of Communicable Diseases (CDS)

Schedule: Full-time

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

In collaboration with Member States of South-EastAsia Region, international organizations, NGOs and other WHO programmes, promote, develop, coordinate and evaluate the Region’s needs for development ofhealth systems, particularly in the areas of sexually Transmitted Infections(STIs) and HIVAIDS control programmes as well as collaboration with national TBprogrammes, which are aimed at achieving the optimum level of health in anintegrated and equitable manner.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of Medical Officer (HHS) and broad guidance of the Director, Communicable Diseases (CDS), the incumbent provides office support for the smooth running of the HIV/AIDS unit in the following areas:

Office management

Review incoming correspondence and ensure routing to responsible officer, attaching background documents and highlighting areas requiring action; draft replies on general and administrative matters, draft presentations; ensure outgoing correspondence and reports conform to WHO standards; develop tracking tools to follow up target dates and deadlines Create and/or maintain filing systems and ensure updated information;

Obtain documents and information from in-house and external sources and perform information search as required

Provide guidance to other staff on office procedures and WHO standards

Programme support

Provide support in the monitoring implementation of the work plan, including timely information on budget ceiling/award budgets, monitor income and expenditure and funds available; follow up on financial/budgetary issues and ensure timely processing of committal documents; assist in the preparation of financial and technical progress reports to donors; liaise and coordinate with country offices on the implementation of the workplan related to the concerned programme

Prepare contracts for consultants, Agreement for Performance (APW), Technical Services Agreements (TSA) and General External Services requests (GES); record receipt of deliverables and initiate and monitor payment

Initiate requisitions for goods procurement and record receipt of deliverables

Meeting Administration/Duty Travel

Coordinate administrative preparation for meetings, seminars, workshops, ensuring all necessary documents and travel requests are sent to participants; prepare relevant documents and power-point presentations

Obtain briefing and prepare background materials for meetings, seminars, workshops, etc., and ensure complete documentation is provided to the unit staff attending the meeting

Prepare travel requests for official travel, make flight and hotel reservations, obtain security clearances, ensure travel related payments are received; prepare travel files and ensure logistic arrangements for smooth conduct of the meetings/workshops in the office and outside venues; Follow up on travel claims and maintain records of duty travel reports. Schedule unit meetings and prepare minutes

Other Duties

Handle visitors and telephone calls and take action as appropriate, providing background information for appointments Perform other related duties as required or instructed, including providing support to other areas of work

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of Secondary Education.

Desirable: Training in Secretarial training practices. University degree is an asset.

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years’ experience in secretarial/clerical/administrative work.

Desirable: Experience in WHO or in another UN/International organization would be an advantage.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures and practices. The incumbent keeps abreast of changes in procedures and practices, rules and regulations, organizational structure, in the department, and WHO. Ability to draft standard correspondence; Ability to handle work in a timely and accurate manner with tact and discretion, as required. Ability to maintain and update knowledge in the use of office technology through in-house courses, on-the-job training and/or self-training.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Producing results

Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at INR 935,497 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

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WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.