The incumbent will provide administrative, logistical, documentation and project support to ESCWA s work on governance and public administration reform, with particular support to the project Support to Phase 2 of the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) initiative to reform the public sector Reinventing Lebanon s Public Sector 2030. The project supports the development of a comprehensive reform blueprint for Lebanon s public sector, including benchmarking of regional and international reform experiences, development of a Target Operating Model (TOM), validation workshops, study visits, and coordination with national and UN partners. The Team Assistant reports to the designated project manager / Regional Advisor in Cluster 6, under the overall supervision of the Cluster Lead, and works in close coordination with OMSAR, the United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office in Lebanon, UNDP Lebanon, consultants, and relevant ministries and public entities. Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority and depending on location, Team Assistants at this level may be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic, and may not be performed by all Team Assistants.) Performs a wide range of office support and administrative and research functions. Responds or drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications; uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports. Monitors processes and schedules related the unit s outputs, products, tasks, etc.; where applicable, assists in the verification of receipt and accuracy of requisite documents, approvals, signatures, etc. to ensure compliance with relevant legal, financial and other requirements. Researches, compiles and organizes information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc. Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases. Proofreads documents and edits texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for format. Provides secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc. Assists in the maintenance of websites by scanning, converting and posting a variety of documents onto the site. Assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software. Maintains calendar/schedules; monitors changes and communicates relevant information to appropriate staff inside and outside the immediate work unit. Performs data entry and extraction functions. Reviews, records, distributes and/or processes mail and other documents; follows-up on impending actions. Updates and maintains large distribution lists; monitors, prepares and distributes various materials, reports, where possible using electronic formats; handles arrangement for printing and translation as necessary; coordinates shipment arrangements, courier services, etc. Performs general administrative tasks (e.g. leave and attendance recording, arrangements for meetings and other events, reservations, budget follow-up, etc.), to include preparing and/or processing administrative requests/documents (e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, contracts, expenditure authorizations, visa applications, etc.). Maintains files (both paper and electronic) and databases for work unit. Assists in providing software and office equipment support. Provides guidance to less experienced staff on general office processes and procedures, computer applications, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Candidate Profile

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• The minimum required years of relevant experience is reduced to one (1) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
• A first-level university degree in economics, finance, or a related field is desirable.
• At least three (3) years of experience in general office support or a related area is required.
• At least one (1) year of experience in data analytics and research or related area is desirable.
• English and Arabic are required.