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Programme Assistant at World Health Organization (WHO), Pretoria, South Africa

World Health Organization (WHO)

Programme Assistant at World Health Organization (WHO), Pretoria, South Africa

World Health Organization (WHO)

Full time Job

Date Posted: November 25, 2023

Application deadline:

Expired on: December 1, 2023 12:00am

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Job description

Description of Duties: 1. Initiate correspondence projects on the orientation of Program Managers; finalize them in accordance with WHO and departmental styles and check language, grammar and accuracy before submission for approval and signature;

2. Organize the administrative preparation of internal and external meetings, including the preparation of business plans in GSM / Oracle, letters of invitation, cost estimates and travel requests; assist in the preparation of documents; sending materials and liaising with participants and others involved;

3. Analyze correspondence and requests received, highlight incoming documents and attach background information and identify areas requiring action by Program Managers, drawing attention to important issues. Schedule meetings of Program Administrators, according to schedules and needs; take minutes of meetings and follow up on issues requiring action to ensure prompt response to WHO requests;

4. Obtain information documents for meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. which Program Administrators take part in, verify their availability and ensure that they have the appropriate information files and documents;

5. Ensure that technical reports and documents conform to WHO standards, rules, practices, procedures and editing style and correct them as necessary prior to submission to the Representative’s signature.

6. Use appropriate monitoring tools, monitor and ensure deadlines and deadlines are met, and correspondence and requests are analyzed and processed as soon as possible;

7. Use GSM to prepare requests for official travel by Program Administrators. Make airline and hotel reservations, prepare travel records and handle other related matters upon request;

8. Perform other related duties as required or directed, including support to the Administration and the Representative’s Office.

Eligibility Criteria

Education

  • Essential: Completion of secondary school followed by administrative training.
  • Desirable: University degree in Business Admiration or related field

Experience

  • Essential: 5 years of experience program and administrative support positions in a recognized public or private institution
  • Desirable: Experience in administrative support positions within WHO or another UN agency is an asset. Experience in Oracle-based systems or another ERP-like system is an asset.

Skills

  • The incumbent will demonstrate mastery; actualize his knowledge in the use of modern office technology through internal courses, on the job or self-training. He / she keeps abreast of changes in procedures and practices, rules and regulations, organizational structure, in Country Office, organic group and WHO, to be able to brief and explain procedures to other members Staff.

Use of Language Skills

  • Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Other Details

  • Grade: G5
  • Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
  • Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 24 months
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

Application deadline:

Expired on: December 1, 2023

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