Office Support Clerk Vacancy-Job Ref: ACKWUNDP/1711/202097

Office Support Clerk Vacancy-Job Ref: ACKWUNDP/1711/202097

Kuwait (Kuwait)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative (DRR), the Office Support Clerk provides support to office operations performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Office Support Clerk promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach.

The Office Support clerk works in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme and projects staff in the Country Office and other UN agencies staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery

Duties and Responsibilities

Support in the Implementation of operational and Logistical services:

Support to effective and efficient functioning of the operation unit through bookkeeping support to various units.
Supports the Inventory management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Tagging all furniture/equipment upon receipt from suppliers. Update the non-expendable property inventory records and track movement of furniture.
Support to the annual physical inventory verification exercise by checking the accuracy of records and location of property.
Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials.
Maintenance of records on assets management and preparation of reports.
Support in the follow up on UN House logistical issues.
Support in managing the Janitors of the UN House
Support in the management of the office stationery and writing materials

Ensures effective administrative and logistical support, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Support in the logistics related to conferences, workshops, retreats.
Follow up on the maintenance of UNDP indoor plants.
Institutional Arrangement

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative DRR, the Office Support Clerk provides support to office operations performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Office Support Clerk promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach. This post is Office Based

Competencies

Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow

People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Deliver
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education
Experience:

3 years’ work experience in Administration services.
Working experience with UN or any International Organization would be an asset.
Required Language(s) (at working level)

Fluency of English

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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