Vacancy Details

Vacancy code: VA/2019/B5109/17966

Post Title: Administration Senior Assistant (two regular positions)

Post Level: L-ICA, Level 5

Org Unit: ECR, RSOC, Serbia

Duty Station (DS): Belgrade and Novi Sad, Serbia

Duration: Open-ended subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and/or to satisfactory performance

Closing Date: 9 June 2019


1. Background Information

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

In Serbia, UNOPS has been active since 2000, became the Project Centre (RSPC) in 2012, and was reclassified, due a growing portfolio, to Operations Centre (RSOC) at the beginning of 2017. Since 2017, RSOC operations have expanded to North Macedonia, Georgia and Montenegro.

UNOPS has been a reliable partner primarily of the Government of Serbia, and later of the Governments of North Macedonia, Georgia and Montenegro, in providing support for demanding socio-economic reforms and facilitating accession to the European Union.

Currently, the RSOC is implementing 13 projects focussed on sustainable socio-economic development, creation of more favourable environment for employability, business and infrastructure growth, increased security, improved education, enhanced social inclusion either via enabling durable housing solutions or providing access to health, education and jobs for the most vulnerable population. All projects have good governance and gender equality as transversal themes. UNOPS projects are contextualised within the broader Sustainable Development Goals framework and objectives.


Four Clinical Centres in Serbia Project Background

The Government of the Republic of Serbia and European Investment Bank (EIB) signed three financial agreements worth 200 million Euros for the Project “Modernization, Development, Expansion and Extension of clinical centres in the cities of Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis and Kragujevac” (Four Clinical Centres in Serbia Project). The Project started in 2007 but due to the size and complexity, as well as limited resources and capacities of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), established within the Ministry of Health at the start of the Project, the implementation is well behind planned timelines.

In order to support Project’s ‘back on track’ and to effectively use above mentioned loans from EIB, the Government of Republic of Serbia has requested UNOPS to provide technical assistance support in project management and infrastructure project management to assist in the planning and implementation of the Four Clinical Centres in Serbia Project, financed by the Government of Republic of Serbia and European Investment Bank (EIB).

The technical assistance includes the capacity building of the Ministry of Health and its Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to implement donor and international financial institutions (IFIs) funded projects based on project management principles in the future.


2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment

UNOPS Serbia Operations Centre is planning to fill two positions based on this Vacancy Announcement in the following cities: Belgrade and Novi Sad.


Under the guidance of the Project Operations Manager and the supervision of the Site Engineer, the Administration Senior Assistant is responsible for the following:

  • Assist with daily administration tasks and document filing
  • Draft and organize minutes of meetings when and as required
  • Assist Site Engineer and PIU personnel to prepare contracts, agreements and agreements amendments in full compliance of Project’s procurement/contracting activities related to reconstruction of clinical centre
  • Assist in monitoring contract delivery for Clinical Centre Site
  • Assist PIU personnel in maintaining the contract files containing all agreements, contracts, amendments, proposals, milestone reports, correspondence, inventories and other documents relating to the contracts for Clinical Centre Site
  • Assist PIU personnel in verifying contractors insurance documents
  • Assist Site Engineer and PIU personnel in the process of contract management for Clinical Centre Site, including, but not limited to the processes of verification of services delivered against contractual requirements, verification of insurance and goods procured, evaluation of subcontractor’s personnel qualification and certification of reports and payments
  • Assist to administer technical/financial reports (and in certain cases, invoices) for Clinical Centre Site
  • Track all reporting/invoicing/payment status for each contract for Clinical Centre Site


Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.


3. Required Selection Criteria


a. Education

  • Secondary School with a minimum of five years of relevant experience is required; OR
  • First-level University Degree (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent) in finance, economics, business administration with a minimum of one year of relevant experience; OR
  • Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in finance, economics, business administration;


b. Work Experience

  • Minimum five years of professional experience in activities related to contracts management is required. As indicated above, the First-level or Advanced University Degree may substitute some or all of the required years of experience.
  • Experience with International Financing Institutions is desired


c. Language Requirements

  • Serbian as native language, fluency in English is required


d. Core Competencies

  • Strategic Perspective - Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. (for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above)
  • Integrity & Inclusion - Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
  • Leading Self and Others - Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
  • Partnering - Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
  • Results Orientation - Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative toact on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
  • Agility - Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behaviour. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
  • Solution Focused - Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
  • Effective Communication - Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.


Submission of Applications

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter indicating preference in term of duty station to UNOPS via UNOPS Jobs at following link:


https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=17966


Kindly note that this is a local position open to nationals of Serbia and to individuals who have a valid residence/work permit.


Additional Considerations

  • Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
  • Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
  • Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types.
  • For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
  • The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.


It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.


Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.


For more information on UNOPS, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org




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