World Health Organization (WHO)
Programme Assistant – (2203697) Â
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The country team is responsible for promoting technical cooperation, stimulating interest and coordinating assistance for health development based on global and regional strategies and WHO guidelines. It is also responsible for contributing to the collection, analysis and dissemination of health information.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
1. Initiate correspondence projects on the orientation of Program Managers; finalize them in accordance with WHO and departmental styles and check language, grammar and accuracy before submission for approval and signature;
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Completion of secondary school followed by Administrative training
Desirable:
Experience
Essential: A minimum of 5 years of experience in in administrative support positions in a recognized public or private institution
Desirable: Experience in administrative support positions within WHO or another UN agency is an asset. Experience in Oracle-based systems or another ERP-like system is an asset.
Skills
The incumbent will demonstrate mastery; actualize his knowledge in the use of modern office technology through internal courses, on the job or self-training. He / she keeps abreast of changes in procedures and practices, rules and regulations, organizational structure, in Country Office, organic group and WHO, to be able to brief and explain procedures to other members Staff.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:
REMUNERATION
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at ZMW 337,225 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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