Conference affairs officer

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Conference and General Services Section and overall supervision of the Director of Administration, the incumbent is required to perform the following functions:

• Efficient operation of the United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok (UNCC) and leading and/or providing oversight to various projects designed to enhance functioning of the UNCC;
• Effectively managing the Conference Management Unit and its human and financial resources and providing one-stop conference support services to ESCAP, UN and external clients in coordination with various internal stakeholders and external service providers;
• Increasing the utilization of the Centre by focusing on expanded usage by United Nations organizations, Member States, intergovernmental organizations, national institutes and other bodies, accredited non-governmental organizations and private sector entities, where appropriate; 
• Coordinating of the use of UNCC by non-UN event organizers, recommending and reviewing charges for use of the facility by approved non-UN bodies, the initiating the billing for services/facilities provided, and the following-up in payment collection;
• Compiling, revising and monitoring of the implementation of the official calendar of meetings and activities for the ESCAP secretariat;
• Monitoring and controlling budgetary allocations through regular reviews; preparing budget proposals and drafting replies to audit observations in the field of conference services, UNCC operations, and other relevant areas; and providing effective monitoring reports and data;
• Performing any other duties as assigned.