Jobs - 49287- Programme Assistant with OHCHR

Programme Assistant with OHCHR

Location :

Sana'a, YEMEN

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

07-Sep-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

31 Dec 2014, with possible extention

Languages Required :

Arabic 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 Programme Assistant is engaged under the Project "Enhanced Trust Between Security Institutions and the General Population" funded by the Peace Building Fund and implemented by the OHCHR Country Office in Yemen - hereinafter "the PBF project"Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Head of Office and direct supervision of designated supervisor i.e. the Human Rights Officer, the Programme Assistant provides programme support services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work.

The Programme Assistant works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project staff in the CO as required to exchange information and support efficient and effective project delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative support to the overall effective implementation of the "Enhanced Trust Between Security Institutions and the General; Population" project, funded by the Peace Building Fund (PBF) and implemented by the OHCHR Country Office in Yemen;
Provision of administrative and finance related support to the PBF project team focusing on achievement of project results;
Support documentation of processes, filing, preparation of workshops, meetings, etc.;
Any other duties as required.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Results-Based Programme Development and Management;
Contributing to results through provision of information;
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches;
Implementing processes and uses products;
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise;
Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures;
Maintains effective client relationships.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Self-development, initiative-taking;
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Creating synergies through self-control;
Managing conflict;
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;
Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance;
University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

5 years of relevant administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language:

Fluency and knowledge of English and Arabic is required .