Programme Assistant Job at Economic Commission for Africa

Closing date: Tuesday, 18 August 2015

Posting Title: Programme Assistant, G6

Job Code Title: Programme Management Assistant

Department/ Office: Economic Commission for Africa

Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA

Posting Period: 19 July 2015-18 August 2015

Job Opening number: 15-PGM-ECA-45406-R-ADDIS ABABA (R)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

Recruitment for this position is done on a local basis, whether or not the candidate is a resident of the duty station. Passing the Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) or the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Service category in the United Nations Secretariat. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidates are identified from the duty station, and subject to a passing grade on the relevant entry-level examination. External Candidates who are short-listed to be considered for this position will be contacted by the recruiter to be scheduled to sit for the GGST at a later date at the duty station. External candidates will be responsible for any expenses incurred in order to take the GGST examination and, in the event of an employment offer, any cost relating to travel and relocation to the duty station on appointment and separation. The candidate will also be responsible to get any visas and work permits in order to take up the appointment. If selected, external candidates will be recruited on local basis and they would not be entitled to international benefits.

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