Fwd: [dev-libraries] WHO: Administrative Clerk (Library and Communications) – G04
Le Thuy Duong
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Administrative Clerk (Library and Communications) – G04
World Health Organization (WHO) in Viet Nam is seeking a Vietnamese nationals to
work full-time as an Administrative Clerk to manage its library and provide
communications and media support.
The incumbents will work in the WHO Office in Hanoi, under the supervision of
the Information and Communications Officer and in close collaboration with other
staff.
Deadline for Submissions: 10 January 2008
Please send your application to:
Administrative Officer
World Health Organization
63 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi, Viet Nam
Or Via Email: WHO-app...@vtn.wpro.who.int
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Title:
Administrative Clerk –
Communications/Library
Deadline for applications:
Thursday 10 JANUARY
Grade: GS 04
Contract type: Fixed-term appointment
Duration: Post of limited duration
Duty Station: Hanoi, Viet Nam
Organizational Unit WPRO
Regional Office for the Western Pacific
WHO Representative, Viet Nam
Description of duties
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Information and Communications
Officer the
incumbent will performs the following functions:
1. Provide support in the maintenance of the office library by performing
library tasks such as
cataloguing, shelving of library materials and assisting library patrons in the
use of library materials
and facilities.
2. Log, register and update records of all Who publications, materials and
documents.
3. Open, maintain and update the manual and electronic files and records.
4. Enter date in library databases, maintain and organize a variety of lists,
records, and files such as
periodicals, catalogues, interpretation, dissemination and follow-up of releases
and in the preparation
of Who Internal Note.
5. Provide clerical support to the Information and Communications Officer on
maters relating to
media liaison, translation, interpretation, dissemination and follow-up of
releases and in the
preparation of WHO Internal Notes.
6. Collate and assemble background material and information needed for news
releases, press
interviews and in the dissemination and translation of relevant materials.
7. Make arrangements for meetings, press conferences and interviews, including
preparation of
related documents.
8. Compile daily press updates on important issues and assist in the
translation of routine briefing
documents and notes and Vietnamese press articles; monitor press coverage for
other issues as
required in an emergency.
9. Maintain and update the Avian Influenza (AI) website.
10. Provide support in the arrangements for translation, editing, and printing
issues.
11. Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education
Equivalent to graduation from secondary school with training in general clerical
duties and/or library
work
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of office procedures. Good computer skills and ability to
adapt to various
software applications. Familiarity with library operations. Ability to draft
correspondence, summary of
meetings, and notes for the record, etc. Typing skills. Ability to work
harmoniously as a member of a
team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high
standard of
personal conduct.
Experience
Three years' experience in general clerical duties and some library work.
Experience in working with
media and in communications.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and Vietnamese.
Please apply by sending applications to:
Administrative Officer
World Health Organization
63 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi, Viet Nam
OR
Post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in
the local commuting area
of the office. Any extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations,
Staff Rules and
Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
WHO has a smoke-free environment
Use of motorbike helmets is mandatory when using a motorbike
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Le Thuy Duong (Mr.), BA, MLIS
Secretary-General
Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL)
http://www.consal.org.sg
Founder and Manager
Portal for Vietnamese Next Generation Librarians (Thư viện Trẻ)
http://www.thuvientre.com
Cell phone: 0986 84 81 94
E-mail: dzu...@gmail.com, thuvi...@gmail.com
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