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Desired Candidate Profile
Nature of position:
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Title: Senior Administrative Assistant
Work schedule: 100% full-time
Grade: G-5
Starting date: as soon as possible
Duration: until 31 December 2024, with possibility for extension
Operational context:
The Senior Administrative Assistant will support the Admin Unit in the UNHCR Prague Office for administrative and financial tasks. This includes reviewing of support documentation related to payment of vendors and staff; engaging in procurements relating to office requirements i.e., request for quotations, cost-comparison to ensure a best value for money approach and uploading invoices for payments to suppliers; and reviewing support documentation for payment to suppliers and staff. The ideal candidate should also have familiarity with financial procedures related to calculation of VAT reimbursement and properly compiling supporting documents.
Desired Candidate Profile:
The incumbent is expected to be highly flexible and able to cope with multiple requests. S/he must have proven cultural flexibility, professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and respect for diversity.
Language requirement:
Fluent knowledge of English and Czech language is a requirement.
Additional information:
Candidates must be legally present in the Czech Republic at the time of application, recruitment and hire.
Remuneration:
In case of appointment, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
G-5 monthly salary range: NET CZK 41,354 - CZK 50,957
Benefits:
Annual leave: UNHCR staff members holding a temporary appointment will accrue annual leave at the rate of 1.5 working days for each full calendar months of service (i.e. 18 working days per year).
Pension system: Staff members holding a temporary appointment of more than six months will become participants in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF).
Health insurance plan: locally recruited staff members in the Czech Republic will be enrolled in the National Health System of Czech Republic.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. No late applications will be accepted. UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
Functional Clearance
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Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level)
Czech
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English
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Desired languages
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Additional Qualifications
IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations and ProceduresBusiness Administration - Other, Finance - Other, Human Resources - Other, Office Management - Other
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