Overview

Provide administrative support in human resource management, budget and finance, and general administration for the UN-Habitat Afghanistan country office. Ensure compliance with UN rules and procedures.

Tasks Summary

• Undertake HR activities including recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, job classification, and separation of staff.
• Oversee day-to-day HR processes and provide information on conditions of service.
• Coordinate with UNOPS and third-party contractors on staff issues.
• Assist in developing the unit's work program and budget, and monitor budget/work program compliance.
• Supervise support staff and ensure compliance with corporate information management.
• Contribute to data collection, analysis, and identification of trends for decision-making.
• Perform other administrative duties such as travel, procurement, and office space planning.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, human resources, budget and finance, or related area.
• Experience working with relevant UN Departments or similar organizations, Agencies and Funds in fund or programme management.
• Experience in formulating UN or similar international organization work programmes and budget planning.
• Experience in a multicultural environment and within a UN or similar organization.
• Experience and expertise in responding to audit questions and implementing recommendations is desirable.
• One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Proven experience of data collection and data analysis skills for identification of trends and evidence-based decision making is desirable.

Other Details

Languages Required: English (UN Level II Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) Dari (UN Level II Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) Pashto (UN Level II Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)

Contract Duration: Initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.