Mensajero/a
United Nations Development Programme
- Location:
- La Paz, Bolivia
- Grade:
- NPSA-1
- Category:
- General Staff
Posted Aug 27, 2026Apply by Sep 10, 2026 (6d left)
See your match score & applyThe position of Mensajero/a provides general office support including handling correspondence, telephone assistance, logistical support for meetings, and basic infrastructure maintenance under the supervision of the Assistant of General Services. The role supports the office in La Paz, Bolivia, contributing to the achievement of organizational goals and efficient office functioning.
Responsibilities
- Provide general office support including maintaining correspondence records and communicating relevant information confidentially.
- Assist with institutional telephone reception, channeling calls and messages according to procedures.
- Provide logistical and operational support for meetings, workshops, and institutional activities including room setup and cleaning.
- Support office organization, furniture movement, minor infrastructure maintenance, and physical asset inventory and registration.
- Provide internal and external messenger services within La Paz city.
- Receive, register, scan (within page limits), and distribute official and personal correspondence and documentation ensuring timely delivery.
- Maintain effective communication with team members and external stakeholders.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions.
- Provide updates on tasks and responsibilities as needed.
- Collaborate in basic emergency prevention, response and control activities including fire prevention and extinguishing, and preventive maintenance of facilities.
- Perform other functions within the functional profile necessary for efficient office and organizational operation.
Requirements
- High School certificate (Bachiller en Humanidades) is required.
- No specific work experience is required.
- User-level experience with computers and office programs (Microsoft 365, email, filing).
- Desired additional skills include university studies in administration, accounting or related fields.
- Experience in messaging services.
- Experience handling correspondence related to customs procedures.
- Experience providing general administrative support.
- Experience as a telephone operator.
- Experience in customer service.
- Fluency in Spanish is required.
Skills
- MS Office 365
- Email Management
- Filing
- Messaging Services
- Customs Correspondence Handling
- Administrative Support
- Telephone Operation
- Customer Service
Languages
Spanish