Individual Contractor for CTCN Administrative Support

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Position Title: Individual Contractor for CTCN Administrative Support
Location: Copenhagen, Incheon City
Country: Denmark, South Korea
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the United Nations, which was established in 1945 with the mission to promote international cooperation and maintain international peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The UN operates in numerous countries around the world, with a workforce comprising thousands of employees dedicated to various global initiatives. The organization focuses on a wide range of issues, including human rights, humanitarian aid, and sustainable development, and has a presence in over 190 countries.

Job Overview:
The position of Individual Contractor for CTCN Administrative Support is designed to enhance the operational capacity of the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office (CTCN-PALO) located in Incheon, South Korea. The contractor will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day administrative functions of the office, ensuring that the workload is managed effectively. This role involves a variety of tasks, including contract administration, program-related support, travel and procurement assistance, and general administrative duties. The contractor will be expected to work closely with the administrative team to facilitate smooth operations and contribute to the overall mission of the CTCN.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Individual Contractor include:

• Contract Administration Support: Assisting with the administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors, auditing invoices, processing payments, and monitoring service contracts.
• Programme-related Support: Monitoring project statuses, compiling data on project delivery, drafting status reports, attending meetings, and reviewing budget revisions.
• Travel and Procurement Support: Organizing conferences, calculating daily subsistence allowances, preparing travel authorizations, and maintaining records of travel authorizations.
• General Administration and Logistical Support: Drafting correspondence, managing internal databases, ensuring efficient information flow, and supporting human resource activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for this position include an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. A minimum of three years of relevant experience is required, ideally in project management or administrative functions. Previous experience with the United Nations is desirable, along with proven planning and organizational skills. A good understanding of environmental issues, particularly climate change, is also required.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in a relevant field such as business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or law. A first-level university degree may be accepted if combined with additional qualifying experience.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience, ideally in project management or related administrative functions. Experience with the United Nations is highly desirable, as is proven experience in planning and organizational skills. Familiarity with financial systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is also beneficial.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position, as English is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of French is also advantageous, given that it is another working language of the UN.

Additional Notes:
There are no additional notes provided regarding contract duration, seniority level, or compensation details. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring a fair and transparent hiring process.