Date: Administrative Assistant

​Requisition ID: 5227
Grade: G6
Country: Mexico
Duty Station: Mexico City
Category: General Service/Admin. Support
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Staff-Full-time
Appointment Type: Fixed Term - 100 series
Indicative Minimum Net Annual Salary: 530 414 USD
Application Deadline: 28-Mar-2025, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

Vacancy Announcement
This post is for local recruitment only.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Organizational Context

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

The Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations (GLO), headed by a Managing Director, is responsible for UNIDO's relations with Member States and all external partners, including through the policymaking organs. It plays a central role for interaction and collaboration with traditional and non-traditional donors; oversees the regional bureaus as well as the network of established field offices, liaison offices and Investment and Technology Promotion Offices.

The Division of Regional Bureaus and Field Coordination (GLO/RFO) coordinates the field representation and interventions of UNIDO in Member States and regions. Within this context, the Division is responsible for determining programmatic priorities for UNIDO's services and ensuring that UNIDO responds to the specific needs and requirements of Member States and development partners at the country and regional levels. It facilitates the development of regional strategies and country programming, including Programmes for Country Partnerships – PCPs, and monitors their implementation, in close collaboration with SPP/SSC. The Division encompasses all the UNIDO field offices and the five Regional Bureaus: Africa (GLO/RFO/AFR), also hosting the IDDA III Secretariat; the Arab Region (GLO/RFO/ARB); Asia and the Pacific (GLO/RFO/ASP); Europe and Central Asia (GLO/RFO/EUR); and Latin American and the Caribbean (GLO/RFO/LAC).

This position is located in the Regional Office in Mexico and is responsible for representing UNIDO inMexico and other six countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Panamá. The incumbent is expected to represent UNIDO in the field: (a) as an effective partner for sustainable industrial development; (b) furthering UNIDO’s technical competence and active role in the UN Country Teams (UNCTs); (c) to identify industrial development trends and country and industry profiles; (d) to identify industrial development needs and donor priorities in the countries of coverage; (e ) to monitor industrial policy design and implementation in the countries of coverage and develop industrial policy support services; (f) to develop results-oriented yearly implementation plans; (g) to advocate and highlight the relevance and work of the Organization;(h) to implement or support the implementation of selected technical cooperation activities; (i) to contribute to fundraising and resource mobilization and (j) to maintain regular contact with the regional bureaus and project managers on the active portfolio and monitoring pipeline projects and activities.

At the G6 level the incumbent is expected to perform highly independent and specialized processes focusing on specialized service delivery and support services within the organizational environment and team. His/her interventions result in processes integrity.

The UNIDO Staff Performance Management System reinforces the collaboration within formal units as well as among cross-functional teams. In this context, the incumbent collaborates with his/her supervisor and colleagues, within as well as outside the unit. Within the formal teams, the incumbent may be expected to backstop other team members as required.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the First Reporting Officer, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for the finalization of all administration tasks in terms of technical cooperation programmes and projects, as well as administrative support and is responsible for the following key functions:

• Focal Point for administrative, personnel-related and financial matters for staff, related to staff entitlements: travel, repatriation, official mission, home leave, and education grant. Receive incoming requests and prepare the appropriate actions for supervisor’s signature on non-technical aspects. Provide relevant background whenever necessary to supervisor(s). Keep track of pending matters and follow up with other offices on deadlines.
  • Coordinate recruitment, reassignment actions, salary increments, contract extensions and recommendations for promotion, as well as follow-up on staff performance appraisal reports and staff status reports. Using SAP, initiate and follow up on actions related to recruitment of experts, training and study tours, purchase of equipment, travel authorizations requests/claims and deal with all related inquiries.
    • Act as Focal Point for Office Space. Maintain divisional floor plan and decide on office space allocation. Coordinate all office moves and furnishing/equipment of staff members in cooperation with Buildings Management Services and Inventory Divisions.
      • Draft routine and non-routine correspondance. Prepare papers, statistics, reports and presentations by extracting/summarizing statistics. Undertake computer based searches and compile background information.
        • Maintain the time and attendance records for staff members including the calculation of extended sick leave entitlement/maternity leave and separation.
          • Initiate, process and finalize travel authorizations, visa application and expense reports for all entitlement travel. Obtain necessary approvals and ensure financial obligation. Monitor travel plans and the implementation of related budget allotments and expenditures, liaising with Financial Services.
            • Maintain an up-to-date filing system (both paper and electronic) and databases related to work.
              • Carry out ad-hoc assignments and research activities, as required.
                • Perform any other related duties as assigned.

                  MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

                  Education: Completed higher secondary education, high school diploma or equivalent is required. Formal secretarial/clerical training or equivalent is desirable.

                  Technical and Functional Experience

                  • A minimum of ten (10) years of working experience in providing highly independent administrative support in areas of finance, human resources, procurement, travel, etc. is required.
                  • Experience in office procedures and practices, preferably within the UN system or in a multicultural environment, is desirable.
                  • Experience in providing support to managerial/professional staff and using administrative skills to assist in the execution of project and programme development and implementation of work, is required.
                  • Experience/proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet, is required.
                  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP software is desirable.

                    Credit towards total working experience may be considered on a year by-year- basis, up to maximum of four years, for a higher degree education (including first university degree or equivalent diploma and/or master’s degree), in a relevant field to the post.

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                    ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

                    Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language, particularly Spanish is required.

                    REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

                    Core Values

                    WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.

                    WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.

                    WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

                    Key Competencies

                    WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.

                    WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.

                    WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.

                    WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

                    
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                    Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.
                    
                    All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.

                    
                    Visit the UNIDO careers site for details on how to apply: https://careers.unido.org/
                    
                    NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.
                    
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