Office Manager - (Joint Office for Commonwealth Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York)
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The vacancy
The Joint Office for Commonwealth Permanent Missions to the United Nations provides a subsidised office space facility for the representation of small Commonwealth countries at the United Nations. The office enables them to maintain a presence and engage with the United Nations and other multilateral agencies and to help them participate in international decision-making processes to help strengthen their resilience.
The Office Manager acts as the chargé d’affaires (in charge of matters) for the Joint Office for Commonwealth Permanent Missions to the United Nations. The Manager will be responsible for the management and delivery of administrative, financial, personnel, and related services as have been agreed between governments participating in the Joint Office for Commonwealth Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York, donor governments and the Commonwealth Secretariat.
The role is predominantly operational supporting the smooth running of the Secretariat’s Joint Office, covering representation, human resources support, financial management and operations.
To be considered for this role you will have a first degree, a recognised professional qualification, preferably in management, procurement, accounting or related qualification, and at least 5 years’ progressive experience in office administration, including administrative/financial management and human resources. An understanding of the functions of the United Nations system and experience or working within an international organisation is highly desirable. Experience in managing staff; contracts as well as ensuring contractors regularly achieve KPIs and SLAs, as well as experience in dealing with a multidisciplinary and specialist teams, forward –thinking and a proven track record of delivering high-quality results is required.
You must also have the right to work in the United States of America.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
Closing date: 14 October 2024 @ 5pm BST
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change, debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive public institutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems, software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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