Wednesday, January 26, 2011

UNHCR: URGENT VACANCY: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011. (ABUJA)

OFFICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR) INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTE

TITLE OF POST: SECRETARY POSITION NUMBER: 10016953 LOCATION: UNHCR BRANCH OFFICE, ABUJA SECTION: ADMINISTRATION DATE OF ENTRY ON DUTY: 1 MARCH 2011 CATEGORY AND LEVEL: GL4 CLOSING DATE: 8 FEBRUARY 2011

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares correspondence for signature, checking enclosures and addresses, and draft correspondence on routine matters Arranges appointments/meetings both internal and external, some involving high ranking officials, receives visitors, places and screen telephone calls, responds to routine request for information and take notes at meetings as and when required Types wide variety of material from drafts, printed texts and dictating machines using a word processor, proof-reads for correctness, and maintains office records and reference files on various subjects Assists in making travel arrangements Takes dictation, using shorthand, transcribes,ensuring that spelling, punctuation and format are correct Receives, reviews, sorts and distributes all incoming and outgoing material, highlights priority items for the attention of appropriate officers. Attaches necessary background information Files and codifies material relating to a number of subject-matter areas and maintain general office files Handles confidential matter by maintaining/updating restricted files. Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND SKILLS: Completion of Secondary Education with certificate/training in Secretarial Studies or other related field

JOB EXPERIENCE Previous job experience and job experience relevant to the function – 2 years

LANGUAGE A very good knowledge of English and local language required

DESIRABLE SKILLS & COMPETENCES Communication skills Computer skills Writing skills

TO APPLY IMPORTANT If you wish to be considered for the post, please address your application to the representative, UNHCR, Brach Office Abuja (UN House, Central Area District) to reach not later than 28 January 2011.

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