L’UNHCR recrute un(e) assistant(e) administratif(ve), Moïssala, Tchad
Job Title : Admin Assistant
Job Specialization :
Grade : G4
Location : Moissala, Chad
Family/Non-Family : Non-Family
Job Code : 000007
Location Type : Field Office
Hardship Level : E (mosthardship) High Risk : ☐
Alternative Place of Assignment (if applicable) : Alternative
Location :
Department : Chad, Gore
Position Number : 10036439
Position Type : Standard
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations
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Job Specific Occupational Safety and Health Considerations (if applicable) :
Nature of the Position :
The Administrative Assistant will receive technical guidance and support from the Finance Officer at Sub Office of Gore, provide routine administrative assistance to the Field Office of Moissala and report directly to the Head of the Field Office. The incumbent will manage the available Guest House for staff accommodation and the fleet of vehicles. In so doing s/he will supervise and coordinate the activities of the Drivers and cleaning service providers. Regarding the functional structure of the office, s/he will oversee minor logistic activities in liaison with the supply unit at the Sub Office of Gore. The incumbent should have a strong experience in provision of Administrative support to a large organisation in a humanitarian context. Possession of UNHCR field experience, including emergency situations and working in a remote area, coupled with a good knowledge in basic administrative, financial and supply procedures and processes is an added advantage. Moreover, the candidate should be client service oriented in daily contacts with staff, her/his colleagues in other field offices within the SO-Office and external stakeholders and demonstrate a good inter-personal skill.
Living and Working Conditions :
In terms of working and living conditions, Moissala is a small town that has only very basic infrastructure with very limited leisure and recreational facilities. The security situation in Moissala remains stable compared to the rest of the Country as far as the general threats are considered.
However, attention should be paid to small crimes but without a significant impact on UN staff. Malaria is prevalent and all staff need to be vigilant by taking the relevant measures. Moissala is an E non-family duty station with very limited health facilities available locally. Any serious medical condition requires going directly to N¿djamena by air. There is currently one regular weekly UNHAS flight to and from Ndjamena. The climate is classified as tropical wet and dry. The office has established a guest house for both the international and private accommodation is available for all staff. Limited foodstuffs and basic domestic items can be found in Moissala there is a possibility for staff to get whatever other items are needed from Sarh. The R&R cycle is every 8 weeks for international staff and there is a Special Compressed working schedule which is granted to national staff as well to promote their welfare. There is no public electricity and running water is scarce, but UNHCR provide office generator electricity against monthly payment fees. Banking facilities are available at Sarh and Doba where one can open current account in XAF at Ecoban.
Operation Scope :
Operation Budget : 5 – 20 mil Operation Workforce: 11 – 25
Position Scope :
Workforce to Supervise :
Type of Persons of Concern :
☑ Refugees ☐ Internally Displaced Persons ☐ Returned Refugees
☐ Asylum Seekers ☐ Stateless ☐ Returned IDP’s
☐ Others of Concern ☐ N/A
Number of Persons of Concern : 5,001 – 10,000
Additional Languages :
- English Desirable :
- French Mandatory.
Language Comments : French is mandatory and knowledge of English and local languages is desirable.
Additional Relevant Skills :
- IT-Computer Literacy Desirable ;
- FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other) Desirable ;
- UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations and Procedures Desirable ;
- FI-Application of Financial Rules, Regulations and Procedures Desirable ;
- Additional Relevant Certificates ;
- Finance Desirable ;
- Office Management Desirable ;
- Human Resources Desirable ;
- Administration Desirable.
