Senior Administrative Assistant G6, World Food Programme (WFP), New York

This advertisement is on behalf of World Food Programme (WFP)

Purpose:
The world’s largest humanitarian agency, the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations frontline agency fighting the global war on hunger, is seeking an Administrative Assistant at the G5 level for a position located in their office in New York, United States of America.

For more information, see the attached TERMS OF REFERENCE.

The Senior Administrative Assistant G6 position requires the following:

Specific Requirements:
- At least five years of progressively responsible relevant work experience, including at least three years in administrative services. Experience utilising computers, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and other standard software packages.
- In line with WFP’s Policies on Recruitment of General Service Staff in Headquarters and Liaison Offices, the successful candidate will possess the WFP competencies required of a Senior Administrative Assistant at the appropriate grade level and especially those of action management, initiative, teamwork and ethics & values.

Desirable Requirements: General knowledge of UN system administrative policies, rules, regulations and procedures in the area of administration and finance and experience in ERP (SAP) environment would be an added advantage.

Language requirements:
-Working knowledge/proficiency level in English. 
Education requirements: - Secondary school education is the minimum requirement.
- Post-secondary para-professional training and/or certification in business administration, finance or other related area of work is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY:
Deadline for applications: 20 May 2014

In order to apply to this position:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/14-0015107
Step 1: Create and submit your Online CV.
Step 2: Submit your application. NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

- Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process.
- WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
- The offer of appointment will be subject to the selected candidate having provided proof of required training and education credentials and successful completion of official language test in English.
- Applicants should possess a valid visa/work permit to live and work in the United States and reside within commuting distance of the duty station before applying to this position.