UNOCHA Administrative Officer Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. UNOCHA Ethiopia looking for “Administrative Officer”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 5th July 2022.
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UNOCHA Administrative Officer Jobs 2022
The UNOCHA has published a job vacancy announcement on 7th June 2022 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Administrative Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) |
| Position | Administrative Officer |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | 22 |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | 5th July 2022 |
UNOCHA Job Vacancy 2022
Job Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Administrative Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Serves as an Administrative Officer for OCHA Ethiopia, including providing guidance on administrative structure, internal control systems, implementation of the UN Financial Rules, Regulations and Guidelines, use of official forms, protocols, etc.
- Manages and advises the Head of Office on the cost planning process, including cost estimates, redeployment of funds as appropriate, staffing plans and justification of expenditures.
- Monitors OCHA Ethiopia expenditures against approved cost plans, ensuring regular verification and reconciliation of charges made by UNDP or other local service providers on behalf of OCHA.
- Monitors and follows up on outstanding NGO and UN Agency reports for grants and allocations provided to third parties.
- Ensures reporting on financial and administrative issues including for headquarters and donors.
- Assesses and analyzes needs for contributions from Donors, develop procurement plans and supervise purchases in coordination with UNDP or other local service providers, and OCHA Administrative Office.
- Provides information needed to respond to audit observations / findings.
- nitiates and coordinates actions covering the entire span of human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, vacancies, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training, etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.
- Provides expert advice with respect to conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.
- Represents the Unit at Panels and appointment bodies. Participate in interview panels for recruitment of administrative personnel (both international and national).
- Reviews post incumbency reports for purposes of vacancy management and staffing table control
- Leads, oversees and coordinates the preparation and implementation of the work program and budget to ensure compatibility with work priorities and objectives, taking into account the most effective use of resources.
- Oversees recruitment of national staff, including vacancy management and staff selection process.
- With Head of OCHA Ethiopia, elaborates staff development plans and identify training courses and other career development activities.
- Develops and manage orientation / induction programs for newly recruited staff members
- Leads the administrative and finance team of OCHA Ethiopia through ensuring individual and unit work objectives and plans are met as well as providing, on a regular basis, solid support and leadership to administrative staff on the ground.
- Conducts and negotiate administrative agreements such as cost sharing arrangements, service provision, etc. with third parties, in particular, UNDP (OCHA’s main service provider for field-based activities).
- Oversees and monitor logistical arrangements for OCHA field offices, assets management, procurement, mission travels, workshops, conferences and seminars.
- Represents OCHA Ethiopia at inter-agency administrative meetings / forums / seminars; including participating in the development and strengthening of workings relations within the Operations Management Team (OMT).
- Ensures that the office premises are well maintained and provided with common services.
- Oversees the identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software and systems.
- Provides sound administrative surge capacity for other field and sub-offices as required.
- Performs other duties and/or assignments as required.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Administrative Officer, P4
- Job Code Title: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
- Department/Office: Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
- Posting Period: 06 June 2022 – 05 July 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-Administration-OCHA-172669-R-Addis Ababa (X)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting, human resources management, or other related area is required.
- Field experience in an emergency situation is required.
- Experience providing administrative advice in or to a field emergency operation is desirable.
- Experience within the United Nations common system handling administration-related matters is desirable.
- Experience managing / leading Administrative Units at the international level, handling emergency and crisis situations, is desirable.
- Experience in a humanitarian context is desirable.
- Work experience using an ERP system is desirable.
How to Apply UNOCHA Administrative Officer Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=172669
The Closing Date: 5th July 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | www.unocha.org |
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