Business Operations Associate at WHO, Vilnius, Lithuania

Deadline: 06 May 2023

World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Business Operations Associate in Vilnius, Lithuania The duration of this post is 24 months.

The primary role of WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Business Operations Associate will perform the following functions:

• Provide support and input to the WR/ Liaison Officer on planning, resource allocation and financial management, human resources, procurement and general administration and coordination.
• Provide support to the WR/Liaison Officer, on preparation and regular monitoring of the office running costs budget, monitoring of the Management and Coordination workplan, ensuring sufficient budget and cash flow to cover recurring costs as well as necessary one-time investments to facilitate smooth operations in a safe and secure office environment
• Provide administrative support to the operational planning and development of projects and work plans and assist the WR as required along the life-circle of the project(s).
• Verify obligating documents, cross-checking relevant information available from GSM or other on-line systems, ensuring the availability of funds, updating files, and transferring funds as instructed or as delegated; clearance of obligating documents, checking them for completeness, and following-up on missing elements as required.
• Maintain e-Imprest and local bank accounts.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent.
• Relevant higher education or post-secondary training courses in office, accounting and/or management related areas.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in the secretarial/administrative field.
• Demonstrated experience in an Oracle-based or other ERP system. Demonstrated experience in an international environment or institution.
• Relevant experience with(in) WHO or in the UN.
• Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of Local language.
• Intermediate knowledge of EURO Language.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit WHO.