Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), January 2012

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Job Vacancies: Administrative Assistant I
Position’Location: United States of America ( The ), Washington
Closing Date: Tuesday, 31 January 2012

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
Develop sound technical cooperation programs that develop and strengthen primary health care based health systems, health policies, health services and programs, technologies and medicines, health investment and financing, health research and development of human resources for health. Support country and territory capacities, facilitate inter-country networks and cooperation, and implement and evaluate inter-sectorial approaches.

Description of duties:
Under the general supervision of Manager, Health Systems based on Primary Health Care (HSS), and the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor, Medicines and Health Technologies (HSS/MT), the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, the following assigned duties:
a) Type drafts, reports, articles, forms, and a variety of correspondence in English and Spanish using standard office computer software; draft, edit and review text for accuracy, correct spelling, and orderly presentation of the text;
b) Draft correspondence as required or on own initiative for administrative processes pertinent to various projects in accordance with the Organization’s standards and procedures for clearance and signature;
c) Assist in the coordination, preparation and development of internal and external technical meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops and studies, including: the preparation of agendas, compilation and assembly of background information for documents, publications, and final reports; coordinate logistical arrangements ensuring compliance with staff and participants’ travel procedures and practices; provide secretarial/support functions as required; prepare letters of agreement, contracts, collective travel authorizations, letters of invitation;
d) Perform support functions, including but not limited to: placing and answering telephone calls; receiving visitors; arranging appointments and keeping a calendar of these appointments; locating background material and files; compiling data for the preparation of correspondence and/or reports; assembling correspondence for mailing; etc.;
e) Maintain an organized and updated filing system for correspondence, documents, computer office files, reference materials,
f) Make travel arrangements for staff at Headquarters, as well as country office staff, consultants, and temporary advisors, including preparation of travel authorizations, travel reservations, checking visa requirements and other travel related requirements;
g) Provide administrative support related to updating the planning system for the Biennial Work Plan (BWP), including updating activities and tasks, tracking of achievements of milestones; requesting obligations, etc.;
h) Perform other duties as assigned.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High school diploma with formal training in the commercial or administrative field.

Skills:
Key Behavioral Competencies
Intra-institutional Action: Acts in a manner that is consistent with the policies the organization must operate within. Consistently conducts oneself in accordance with the Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service . Conducts in a manner that reflects a behavior that is fair, consistent and equitable. Behaves consistently in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Organization.
Teamwork: Builds and maintains mutually beneficial productive interpersonal relations hips based on trust, within the Organization. Participates willingly, supports team decisions, is a “good team player”, does his or her share of the work.
Service Orientation: Distributes helpful information to clients. Gives friendly, cheerful service.
Administrative support for technical cooperation interventions: Gives information that helps the Organization and the technical cooperation team’s point of view. Performs work support from a general perspective and demonstrates an understanding of the complexity reality in which the Organization operates.
Continuous Learning: Seeks knowledge and sources of learning with colleagues. Finds new sources of information in order to make a better contribution to the team. Keeps focused on the organizational policies, processes and practices already established.
External Action: Establishes and maintains identifiable, results-oriented mutually beneficial productive relations and partnerships with counterparts in other institutions and sectors. Able to sustain working relationships with people in other institutions.

Technical
Word processing in accordance with established standards.
Ability to prepare working translations, and write/originate routine and non routine correspondence and reports in English and Spanish.
Ability to research, analyze and organize information in order to prepare charts, graphics, reports, etc.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and carry out administrative processes such as: meetings, maintenance of expenditures records, acquisitions of supplies and equipments, preparation of statistical or periodical reports, etc.

IT Skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Visio and Project would be an asset.

Experience:
Four years of general office or administrative work experience.

Languages:
Very good knowledge of Spanish and English.

Additional Information:
A WRITTEN TEST AND/OR INTERVIEW MAY BE HELD FOR THIS POST. ADMINISTRATIVE/SUPPORT POSITIONS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ARE OPEN TO WASHINGTON, D.C METROPOLITAN AREA RESIDENTS ONLY. CANDIDATES MUST HOLD A PERMANENT LOCAL WORKING VISA (US CITIZENSHIP OR RESIDENT ALIEN/GREEN CARD). APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IF THEY ARE UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ON-LINE PERSONAL HISTORY FORM. THE POST DESCRIPTION IS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSES.

Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
$ 35,575.00 at single rate
$ 35,575.00 with primary dependants
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO’s e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment . The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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