Position: Associate Fellow – Administrative -United Nations System Staff College (Deadline July 2024)
Position: Associate Fellow – Administrative -United Nations System Staff College (Deadline July 2024)
Associate Fellow – Administrative Support
About UNSSC
The United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) serves the learning and knowledge needs of the UN system and partner organizations, focusing on leadership and management, sustainable development, and peace and security. UNSSC aims to enhance participants’ knowledge and skills in alignment with the UN’s core values. The College is headquartered in Turin, Italy, with an additional office in Bonn, Germany.
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Vacancy No: AF/004/2024
Organizational Unit: UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Leadership and Management
Duty Station: Turin, Italy
Duration: Initial contract until 31 December 2024, extended on a yearly basis based on satisfactory performance
Deadline for applications: 14 Jul 2024
Organizational Context
The Knowledge Centre for Leadership and Management (KCLM), established in Fall 2017, consolidates UNSSC’s expertise in leadership and management development. It aligns with the UN System Leadership Framework, providing world-class learning opportunities to UN staff to cultivate a common leadership and management culture for the 2030 Agenda.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Senior Manager, KCLM Team, or a delegated Learning Portfolio Manager, the Associate Fellow will:
- Provide full administrative and logistical support for training activities, including communication, contracts, travel arrangements, purchase requests, and document preparation.
- Facilitate webinars for online and blended courses.
- Type and edit correspondence, training materials, and other supporting documents.
- Assist in organizing workshops, including facility bookings, service provider liaison, course material preparation, and participant correspondence.
- Act as a liaison between resource persons, participants, and College services or venues.
- Organize missions for UN staff and process travel claims.
- Contribute to needs assessments, evaluations, and reporting on learning activities.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications Required
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience:
- At least 1 year of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in logistical support for meetings, workshops, and training events is highly desirable.
- Experience with online communication tools (Zoom, MS Teams, etc.) is an asset.
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Competencies:
- Professionalism: Knowledge of international business practices, administrative tasks, and UN policies.
- Judgment and Decision-Making: Ability to resolve issues/problems with sound judgment.
- Planning and Organizing: Efficiently identifies priorities and manages time.
- Communication: Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and honors commitments.
- Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with colleagues.
- Creativity: Offers innovative solutions and embraces new ideas.
- Technological Awareness: Willing to learn and apply new technologies.
Languages:
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Proficiency in other UN languages is desirable.
Other Skills:
- Good communication skills.
- Task- and result-oriented approach.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.
Submission of Applications
Interested candidates should submit their application in English, including:
- A duly completed, updated, and signed P11 form (available here).
- A motivation letter explaining why you are qualified for this position.
Deadline: 14 Jul 2024
UNSSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, or disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be provided upon request during the recruitment process.
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