Administrative and Protocol Assistant - Tunis

Job description:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission Support and direct supervision of the Chief Property Management Section the incumbent will perform the following functions:

  • Prepare Note Verbale requesting access to the VIP Lounge at Tunis-Carthage Airport and assist with protocol duties in support of arrivals and departures of SRSG, DSRSG and other Senior Officials.
  • Prepare official request documents, process and follow up on multi-level visas to Tunisia and Libya for all UNSMIL personnel and their official dependents, VIPs, UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes, Official visitors and delegations. 
  • Assist with formalities newly recruited/incoming staff members upon arrival at Tunis-Carthage Airport.
  • Support the United Nations Guard Unit rotations and repatriations (both incoming and departing bodies), including visa issuance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tunisia. 
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of required documentation for visas and residency cards for all staff members for further submission to the relevant Tunisian and Libyan bodies, as applicable.
  • Perform all Mail and Pouch tasks related to official documents (incoming and outgoing) and maintain database of all mail and pouch transactions. 
  • Maintain and update the filing and information archives of the unit.
  • Keep track of the Tunisian residency cards and submit renewal requests. 
  • Prepare weekly and monthly statistical reports related to the visas. 
  • Prepare required documentation related to imports and exports of UNSMIL shipments, staff members’ personal effects, and follow up with Tunisia customs authorities to receive clearance.  
  • Alert the supervisor of any unexpected delays, which may result in disruption of operations. 
  • Provide ad hoc translation from/to French-English-Arabic, as required.
  • Perform other office-related duties as requested by the supervisor. 

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Application period:
19 Mar 2018 to 25 Mar 2018