WHO  seeks to recruit a Messenger – (2002321) , Egypt-Cairo

Grade: G1

Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract duration: till 31 Dec 2021 (extension of this position is subject to continuous need for this function, availability of funds and satisfactory performance)

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Job Posting : May 28, 2020, 1:20:37 PM

Closing Date : Jun 11, 2020, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location : Egypt-Cairo

Organization : EM_EGY WHO Representative’s Office, Egypt

Schedule : Full-time

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device’s system settings.

Objectives of the programme

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with member State’s health and development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

Description of duties

  1. Collect, sort and deliver mail, from and to Registry and various offices at regular intervals. Keep records as required. Operate photocopying machines;
  2. Open and close the assigned premises and maintains custody of keys. Ensure proper security of rooms content in assigned premises, respond to emergencies affecting the safety of the premises and notify supervisor;
  3. Check that all office machines, air conditioners, lights, etc., are turned off after working hours;
  4. Control admissions of authorized personnel and movements of WHO property into and out of the premises;
  5. Monitor the overall cleanliness of assigned premises including washrooms and coordinates with the floor cleaning personnel appropriate action;
  6. Keep watch over the premises, patrol and maintain security of the office and grounds, including overnight guard duties, and report any irregularities;
  7. Perform a variety of unskilled tasks as a helper and other work-related duties as required.

Required qualifications

Education

Essential: Completion of primary education.

Experience

Essential: At least one year of experience in an office environment with similar duties.

Skills

– Courtesy and tact in dealing with staff and visitors

– Ability to sustain good working relations with colleagues

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Beginners knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at EGP 99,630 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

Additional information

  • This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  • A written test may be used as a form of screening.
  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  • Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
  • For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • WHO’s workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station

 

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