NEW Administrative Assistant Administrative support – Administrative Services and Support – Generally no need for Higher Education UNHABITAT – United Nations Human Settlements Programme Closing in 6 days Rio de Janeiro

UNHABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements Programme Professional approach to work, strong sense of responsibility, operate with minimal supervision proven organizational skills and ability to manage a workload efficiently and within set deadline develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies identifies priority activities and assignments adjusts priorities as required allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary uses time efficiently. Communication: Ability to write clearly and effectively listen to others, interpret messages correctly and respond appropriately show openness in information sharing and keep everyone informed solid abstract reasoning skills together with a proven capacity to write documents for diverse audiences. Teamwork: Ability to work with teams, demonstrate leadership, conflict management and consensus facilitation skills ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment, and to respect diversity sensitivity to the main-streaming of vulnerability willingness and ability to work in difficult environments is willing to learn from others places team agenda before personal agenda supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Languages Languages ● English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office. ● For the post advertised, fluency in Portuguese and English is required. Working knowledge of Spanish will be considered an added advantage. Additional Information Travel details The consultant must be available to travel to the places related to the activities in the country, if requested by the National Officer for Brazil and/or the International Officer. Travels will be coordinated and financed by UN-Habitat, according to the United Nations travel rules and guidelines. Remuneration (SB-3/1): BRL 4.891,53 (net amount). Notes Appointment against this post is on local basis and only nationals from Brazil or external candidates who hold a permanent visa in Brazil may apply. It is required for all the curricular information to be inserted in the system, which may take a few hours. Only complete applications in English will be considered. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system, please be ready to include the following information at the “Candidate Profile” (CP) at Inspira: 1. Cover memo (maximum 1 page) 2. Educational Background (incl. dates) 3. Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months) 4. Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments 5. Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)* * Please note that Internships, self-employment and part-time count as 50%. In addition to it, note experience not relevant to the position will not be considered. All applications should be submitted to: Inspira Deadline for applications: UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: [email protected] No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS. We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead. Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. 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