Project Assistant, Red Sea Project at International Maritime Organization

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Project Officer for Training and the Project Officer for Budget and Administration or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Project Assistant, Red Sea Project will:

•  Provide general administrative support for the Project;
•  Schedule meetings and Project activities, including liaising with country focal points;
•  Assist in planning and delivery of Project activities;
•  Take notes at project meetings and presentations;
•  Draft and proofread Project documentation and correspondence, as required;
•  Ensure that the activity implementation matrix is regularly updated on a country-by-country basis;
•  Assist in implementing the Project communication plan;
•  Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Results/expected outputs: As an active IMO team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly, and high-quality support rendered to IMO and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:
•  Improved efficiency in the administration of Project activities.
•  Improved Project reporting
•  Efficient record-keeping and file management
•  Improved support to Member States involved in the Project

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

• 3 years of experience in international development or other relevant programmes; experience with the maritime sector is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;