Background
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The UN began its work in Sri Lanka in 1952. Three years later, on 14th December 1955, Sri Lanka signed the UN charter, and was admitted as a member state to the UN. For more than sixty years, the UN, in partnership with the government and people of Sri Lanka, continues to work to ensure inclusive and sustainable development, through its 21 specialized agencies, funds, programmes and offices allowing for better living conditions for all Sri Lankans.
The UN Compound located at Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7 comprises of eight agencies and approximately 200 staff. The premises is managed by a Common Services Team chaired by UNDP. In 2017 the UN system undertook the establishment of a modern conference facility within the UN Compound to cater to the changing demands of the UN agencies. This facility has been completed. In addition, the UN Compound cafeteria is also undergoing renovation to cater to the conference facility and the increase in UN staff.
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Premises Associate, the Event Coordination Associate is responsible for the reliable and cost-effective delivery of common event management services to the UN agencies within the UN Compound. The Event Coordination Associate is responsible for ensuring a “service-oriented” delivery and relationships with all UN agencies in the UN Compound, and maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders providing services to the cafeteria and conference facility. In addition, the Event Coordination Associate is expected to continuously monitor the technical operating environment, in order to advise the Common Services Team and prepare for quick readjustments of the services offerings.
Objective of this profile is to ensure a smooth provision of event management service at the conference and cafeteria facility at the UN Compound.
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Duties and Responsibilities
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Functions / Key Results Expected
Ensures efficient events, procurement and logistical services management focusing on achievement of the following results:
Ensures efficient and accurate conference hall reservation management focusing on achievement of the following results:
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
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Competencies
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Corporate Competencies
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Leadership and Self-Management
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Required Skills and Experience
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Education:
Experience:
Language Requirements:
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Disclaimer
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