United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Staff Welfare Assistant Jobs in South Sudan

United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Staff Welfare Assistant Jobs in South Sudan

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is in the Welfare Unit of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Headquarter in Juba. Classified in the "E" category and as a non-family duty station. The Staff Welfare Assistant reports directly to the Chief Staff Welfare Unit.

Responsibilities

Within delegation of authority, the Staff Welfare Assistant at this level will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assists in developing programmes designed in improving staff members’ living and working conditions within the mission area.
• Assists in creating a caring and stress-free environment whereby staff members feel that their well-being is given due importance.

• Increases staff awareness and information about social and recreational opportunities available of resources to them in the mission through contributing to the induction training of new staff, by producing a guide to the local amenities, regularly updating information posted on the intranet system, and developing links with local resources as appropriate.

• Improves the recreational and social opportunities for staff by convening representative staff welfare committees.

• Assists in developing regular recreational activities for staff (such as outings, film nights and other social events) and works in partnership with administration to secure a staff recreation space and gym.

• With the chief of unit, facilitates increased welfare initiatives in the Field Offices and Team sites through offering support to committees and fostering the development of new committees.

• Provides assistance in developing the expertise, profile, and capacity of the Welfare Unit by identifying funding opportunities.

• Assists in assessing the welfare needs within the mission and provides a focal point for welfare initiatives within the mission.

• Assists in managing Welfare contracts (PX, Cafeterias, etc) and ensures that they meet performance expectations.

• Monitors stock of welfare owned equipment in the storage locations at MHQ and Field Offices including preliminary actions for stock replenishments.

• Assists Receipt and Inspection Unit with the inspection of welfare goods and ensure compliance with specifications of purchase orders.

• Provide technical advice to Chief Welfare, FAOs, and Welfare Committees on all matters related to welfare owned equipment.

• Participate in the preparation and performance of welfare acquisitions measures (drafting description of preliminary technical specifications for requirement, evaluation criteria, goods inspection, submission of deficiency reports, performing technical evaluations)

• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education

High school diploma and advanced skills are required.

Work Experience

At least eight (8) years of experience in planning recreational and welfare events is required, in which at least 4 years within a field operation.

Experience in organizing conferences, corporate events or management of leisure facilities is desirable.

Experience in Contract Management is desirable.

Experience in maintaining welfare-related technical equipment is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Staff Welfare Assistant Jobs in South Sudan

Find daily jobs in South Sudan. Jobs - South Sudan jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest South Sudan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in South Sudan.

Jobs in South Sudan - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in South Sudan.

Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in South Sudan posted and updated daily - click here!