Jobs - 58078- Programme Assistant- UNFPA

Programme Assistant- UNFPA

Location :

Abuja, NIGERIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

23-Jul-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

Initial duration of one year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting personnel for the following position.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Programme :

Participates in the identification and formulation of country programme and projects, by compiling and analyzing information in the subject areas of UNFPA assistance to the Government, drafts project documents and work plans and prepares tables and statistical data and graphs.
Assists in the preparation and consolidation of reports including quarterly and annual reports (technical, substantive and financial), study reports pertaining to the programme
Assists in the review and harmonization of annual implementation plans and budget
Assists in the design and dissemination of programme specific materials (advocacy materials, news bulletin, pamphlet, reports, etc.) in support of programme implementation
Assists in annual reviews, planning, final evaluation of the programme and follow up on recommendations.

Administrative:

Draft correspondence, some programmatic documents and presentations in conformity with established UNFPA procedures
Assists in organizing and coordinating administrative and logistical arrangements for meeting, workshops and courses in connection with the programme
Keeps files and organize all documentation of the programme (approved Implementing Partners’ Annual Work Plan, quarterly FACE Forms-narrative and financial reports, project reports, etc.
Assists on administrative matters concerning the programme including travel plans, travel authorization, etc.
Assist in liaising with Sub-Offices on programmatic and administrative issues
Undertakes any other assignments as may be required by the Deputy Representative and Representative.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Values
Achieving results
Being Accountable
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
Thinking analytically and strategically
Working in Teams/managing self and relationships
Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies

Providing logistical support
Managing data
Managing documents, correspondences and reports
Managing information and work flow
Planning, organizing and multi-tasking
Supporting financial data analysis

Required Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate should:

Be a Nigerian national (male or female)
Have a Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or in any other related field.
Have minimum of 5 years experience in the public and private sector.
Be Fluent in oral and written English.
Have working knowledge in computing skills in all software packages, is essential.
Have Knowledge of office administration.
Have ability to maintain high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information.
Have previous experience in similar positions in a development organization.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

No fee

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicant's bank accounts.
The United Nations is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further interest. Kindly also note that ONLY applications sent by e-mail will be accepted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

*UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date.

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