Closing date: Monday, 7 August 2023
Posting Title: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (TEMPORARY JOB OPENING), P3 (Temporary Job Opening)

Job Code Title: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Department/Office: Department of Safety and Security

Duty Station: PORT SUDAN

Posting Period: 20 July 2023 - 07 August 2023

Job Opening Number: 23-Administration-DSS-214548-J-Port Sudan (X)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organisational Setting and Reporting
The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions. This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place. For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/ This position is located in Port Sudan, Sudan. Movement within Sudan may be required, based on operational requirements. The Administrative Officer reports to the Chief Security Adviser with a reporting line to a Budget and Finance Officer in the Executive Office, DSS. This duty station has been temporarily classified by the International Civil Service Commission as "E" hardship and non-family duty station.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority and under the supervision or direction of the Chief Security Adviser, the Administrative Officer will carry out all or some of the following duties: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Provides advice and support to managers and staff on human resources related matters. In collaboration with offices, assess workforce requirements, map available competencies and skills, and provide support in identifying capacity gaps.
Identifies upcoming vacancies in coordination with client offices.