Liason Assistant

Dutystation: Manila, Philippines

Functional responsibilities

• Logistical support to SoH missions and representation schedule, as well as travel arrangements related to Stop TB Partnership events

• Support organization of regular and ad-hoc meetings including preparation of minutes and summaries of actions to be taken; tracking of progress on planned issues

• Follow-up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection of information for any briefings or reports

• Administrative support to the SoH regarding governance-related meetings eg drafting communications

• Provision of all other related administrative, logistical, protocol and secretary services for the Secretary of Health

• Support the organization of special events, luncheons, receptions for high-level invitees from missions, governments, UN agencies, governmental/non-governmental organizations and other partners

• Support to organization of internal meetings, conferences, workshops, retreats; preparation of agenda and logistics arrangements, including circulation of the documentation to be reviewed, minutes and follow ups.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• Completion of Secondary education is required. First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, or equivalent disciplines is desirable but not required. Administrative certification is an asset

Experience:

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in administrative or operational support or other relevant experience is required.
• Experience in public health is desirable.
• Some experience in UN system is desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required.