Job Title: Project Assistant (SB-3, SC6)

 

With the trafficking of Afghan opiates through Central Asia, the countries on the route face considerable drug abuse and its health consequences, and corresponding challenges in preventing drug use and treatment of drug dependence and care among their population. In order to assist member states in Central Asia to implement evidence based prevention and drug dependence treatment programmes, UNODC – Regional Office for Central Asia is implementing two components of UNODC global projects. The first one aims at creating enhanced awareness and sustained commitment, in targeted Member States, to increased access to quality and affordable drug dependence treatment services thus contributing to reduce negative health and social consequences of drug use including HIV. The other project aims at implementing evidence based family skills training programmes to prevent, drug use, HIV, crime and delinquency among young people by strengthening and improving the capacity of families to take better care of children, in selected sites in the region.

 

 

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Adviser and direct supervision of the National Project Officer, the Project Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative implementation of the aforementioned projects. In particular, the incumbent will be required to:

§ In accordance with the UN rules, procedures and standards, maintain the operational, financial and administrative records for project monitoring and reporting purposes such as:
a) Proper control of the supporting documents for payments, preparation and review Financial Reports;
b) Preparation of regular project financial reports in accordance with relevant funding agreements and UNODC reporting requirements.
c) Effect payment of vouchers in FOML and ensuring accuracy of entries;

§ Draft correspondence, reports and documents as requested and organize both incoming and outgoing correspondence;
§ Translate Minutes and official letters between UNODC and national authorities;
§ Arrange and maintain a calendar of appointments and prepare travel plans for missions by the project staff;
§ Liaise with the administrative, finance and other substantial units of ROCA for project related work
§ Maintains the project property in good order;
§ Perform other duties, as may be required.

Professionalism: Substantive experience in administrative functions (e.g., administrative and budget programme), familiarity with the relationship between business objectives and operations;

Planning and Organizing:  Sound organizational skills and time management skills, ability to prioritize own work programme and to work independently or with minimum supervision, ability to deliver assignments in a timely manner;

Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance.

Commitment to continuous learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field.

Technology Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, graphics software, spreadsheets and other statistical applications, Internet, etc. Solid knowledge and practical experience in operations relating to administration and accounts, sound computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.);

Communication; Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and communicate effectively orally.

Academic requirements: Bachelor Degree in economics, management, business administration or equivalent diploma.

Experience: A minimum of three years progressive experience including at least three years in the field of administrative services, finance and accounting, preferably with international organizations.
Languages: Excellent command of spoken and written English and Russian is essential;

Computer skills: Excellent drafting skills for routine correspondence and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint in a LAN environment.
Other skills: Knowledge of various administrative procedures of the United Nations system and UNODC, in particular, would be desirable