Programs Assistant at United Nations

Requirements

• Provide programmactic and administrative assistance in support of planning and implementation of activities/processes for highly complex functions performed by the team of Special Assistants to the Executive Director. Research, compile, analyse, summarize, and present basic information/data on specific programmes and related topics. Assist in the coordination of programme planning and preparation; monitor status of programme proposals; take necessary action to ensure documents are completed and submitted to relevant parties for approval.
• Provide assistance on reporting requirements, guidelines, rules and procedures and ensures completeness and accuracy of data submitted. Serve as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of programme implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with diverse organisational units to initiate requests, prepare standard terms of reference against programme objectives, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions and resolve issues related to implementation, travel arrangements, organisation of and participation in meetings, authorization of payments, procurement of equipment and services, among others. Handle all travel related administrative matters for the team of Special Assistants to the Executive Director.
• Prepare, maintain and update files (electronic and paper) and internal databases; designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, statistical tables, graphic content, and other background materials/notes to facilitate inspection and other reviews. Draft correspondence and communications related to all aspects of programme administration, including work plans, revisions and other related issues, as well as prepares unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.

Qualifications

• Completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required. Supplementary training in business administration, project/programme administration is highly desirable. MUST have passed the United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) or the Global General Service Test (GGST).
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in programme or project administration, supplementary courses or training in Business Administration, or other related field is required. Working experience with the UN system or other international organization is desirable. Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as UMOJA is highly desirable. Experience in dealing with international governmental and nongovernmental multi-stakeholders is an advantage.
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.