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Details On The Executive Associate Post

Grade: G6
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year (duration subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position)
Closing Date: May 13, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location: Iran, Islamic Republic of-Tehran
Organization: EM_IRA WHO Representative’s Office, Iran
Schedule: Full-time

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for performing some or all of the following duties and other related responsibilities as required by the office’s needs:

• Work under the direct supervision of the head of the WHO country office.
• Ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the head of the WHO country office, maintaining confidentiality and discretion for sensitive matters.
• Manage the supervisor’s calendar, coordinating appointments and meetings, and adhering to proper protocol with high-ranking officials.
• Make travel arrangements and prepare necessary documentation, agendas, and briefing files for the supervisor’s travel and itinerary.
• Manage the flow of information in the office, review and prioritize incoming correspondence, and ensure timely follow-up actions and responses.
• Proofread and ensure the quality of outgoing correspondence for action or signature by the head of the WHO country office.
• Maintain up-to-date databases of official contacts, including government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, development partners, national institutions, United Nations partners, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, donors, and other multilateral agencies.
• Prepare presentations, correspondence, reports, and other official documents.
• Coordinate secretarial and administrative support services for the office, assign special tasks, and provide guidance to new employees on administrative procedures and WHO communication standards.
• Brief prospective candidates or new appointees on employment benefits and conditions.

Recruitment Profile:

Core Competencies (mandatory):

1. Teamwork
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Communication
4. Producing results
5. Setting an example
6. Adapting to a changing environment

Functional knowledge and skills:

• Familiarity with organizational procedures and standards in executive-office administration and communications.
• Knowledge of office protocol arrangements and their implementation.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate meetings, schedules, and travel itineraries.
• Proficiency in researching, analyzing, and organizing information for report and briefing preparation.
• Skill in preparing working translations.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing routine and non-routine correspondence and reports.
• Ability to evaluate priorities and make recommendations for information flow and calendar management.
• Strong client relationship management skills and proactive approach to serving clients.

Educational Qualifications:

• Essential: Completion of secondary or high school.
• Desirable: Training in office administration.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in general office or administrative roles, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Desirable: Administrative experience in an international organization or setting, involving frequent interaction with high-level government and executive officials.

Language Requirements:

• English 3 – Expert Overall (Essential)
• Other language(s) based on the duty station (Essential)

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