Administrative Officer - HR, Budgets & Data Analytics

UN Secretariat; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) in Panama City seeks an Administrative Officer to oversee a broad range of administrative functions, including recruitment, budgets, procurement, travel, IT support and data analysis to support decision-making.

The role requires an advanced degree and several years of experience in administration, finance or HR, plus knowledge of UN rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, law or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience acceptable.
• Desirable background in data analytics, business analytics or data science.

Responsibilities

• Manage human resource activities including recruitment, placement, promotions, and performance appraisals following UN rules.
• Lead preparation and implementation of work programs and budgets with optimal use of resources.
• Review and advise on extra-budgetary project budgets and partner agreements, with due diligence.
• Oversee procurement processes, contracts, vendor evaluation and travel arrangements.
• Handle general office administration, IT equipment and documentation.
• Analyze data to support planning and decision-making and provide procurement/travel training.

Skills

Professionalism

Planning and Organizing

Client Orientation

Administrative skills

Budgetary management

Financial management

Human resources management

Data analysis

UN rules and regulations

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, law

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Data analytics / data science background desirable

Job description

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) in Panama City seeks an Administrative Officer to oversee a broad range of administrative functions, including recruitment, budgets, procurement, travel, IT support and data analysis to support decision-making.

The role requires an advanced degree and several years of experience in administration, finance or HR, plus knowledge of UN rules and regulations.