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Office Assistant and Creative Designer

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2011•12•07 - Hamilton, Ontario

  • Position: PSA
  • INSTITUTE: UNU-INWEH
  • CLOSING DATE: 5 January 2012

Reference Number : 2011/UNU/INWEH/PSA/OACD/49

Organizational Unit : UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health

United Nations University’s Mission

The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development, and dissemination of knowledge in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States.

United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health

The UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) is a unit of the United Nations University based in Canada (www.inweh.unu.edu). It was created in 1996 with its core funding provided by the Government of Canada, and is hosted at the McMaster University, Hamilton. Its core concern is the global water crisis. It aims to contribute, through capacity development and directed research, to efforts to resolve pressing global water problems that are of concern to the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States.

UNU-INWEH’s programme structure represents a proactive, selective and longer term strategy to programme development. Three core functions are: (i) capacity development through the strengthening of scientific, managerial, educational and institutional capacity in developing countries; (ii) enhancing and mobilizing knowledge to address policy issues and to fill critical knowledge gaps; and (iii) directed science and policy bridging, achieved through application of research and focused on water policy and governance innovations. These core functions are applied to four thematic areas, each representing a critical aspect of the global water challenge:

  • Freshwater Ecosystems
  • Coastal Ecosystems
  • Dryland Ecosystems
  • Water-Health Nexus

We are looking for an outstanding individual with strong commitment to customer service and the potential to bring a significant contribution to the worldwide expansion of UNU’s operations.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Office Administrator, the main duties and responsibilities of the Office Assistant and Creative Designer include the following:

  • provide graphic design services for UNU-INWEH promotional materials
  • perform website management tasks using Adobe Contribute
  • manage reception desk, including answering phone calls, managing incoming and outgoing mail, and interfacing with visitors
  • assist with the planning of meetings, seminars, workshops, etc.
  • other duties as may be assigned or required

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least 2 years of relevant working experience in office secretarial and graphic design function, preferably in an international environment
  • Software experience with graphic design, word processing and office utility software applications is essential; some experience in web management is also required
  • Fluent in oral and written English; knowledge of any other UN official languages is advantageous
  • Result-oriented, self-motivated and “hands-on” with the ability to prioritize work and multi-task
  • Proven interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

Remuneration

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualification and experience. The position carries a starting salary of CAD $30,000 per annum. The salary is exempt from Canadian income taxes.

Duration of Contract

This is a full-time employment on a one-year Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) contract with UNU-INWEH, with possibility for contract renewal subject to satisfactory work performance.

This is a locally recruited post; no relocation allowance applies. Suitably qualified women applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.

Starting Date

February 2012

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit their applications electronically by e-mail, and must include the following:

  • a cover letter setting out how the qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position
  • a completed and signed UNU Personal History form (P.11). Please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organizations. Do not submit your curriculum vitae
  • full contact information of three references (including e-mail addresses)

The application must also indicate the reference number of the vacancy announcement (2011/UNU/INWEH/PSA/OACD/49).

The application package should be attached to an e-mail and sent to contact@inweh.unu.edu; preferably it should be prepared as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file(s). Incomplete applications that do not include all of the requested information will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; unsuccessful applications can neither be acknowledged nor returned.

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