UN WOMEN Jobs - 85987- Programme Associate (Open to PNG Nationals ONLY)

Programme Associate (Open to PNG Nationals ONLY)

Publicado en nombre de

UN WOMEN

Localidad :

Port Moresby, Papúa-Nueva Guinea

Tipo de contrato :

FTA Local

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

05-Aug-2019

Fecha límite de postulación :

08-Jul-19 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

GS-6

Duración del contrato inicial :

12 months with the possibility of extension.

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

El PNUD está comprometido con lograr la diversidad de su personal en términos de género, nacionalidad y cultura. Se alienta por igual a las personas que pertenecen a grupos minoritarios, a pueblos indígenas o que tienen alguna discapacidad a presentar su candidatura. Todas las solicitudes se tratarán con la mayor confidencialidad. UNDP no tolera la explotación y el abuso sexual, ningún tipo de acoso, incluido el acoso sexual, ni la discriminación. Por lo tanto, todos los candidatos seleccionados serán sometidos a una rigurosa verificación de referencias y antecedentes.

Antecedentes

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Under its Strategic Note 2018-2022; PNG Country Office focuses on delivering programmes under four thematic areas;

Women’s leadership and political participation
Ending Violence Against Women
Women, Peace, Security and Humanitarian Actions
Global Norms, Policies and Standards

UN Women is embarking on a new project titled “Women make the Change” under its thematic area 1. of Women Leadership and Political Participation Programme. This project aims to contribute towards the longer-term outcome of women’s full and effective participation in equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political and public life. In order to achieve the longer-term outcome; the project will contribute towards four sub-outcome areas:

Outcome 1: Legal and Policy frameworks promote gender balance throughout the electoral cycle

Outcome 2: A cadre of interested, diverse and capable women political leaders is formed at national and sub-national levels

Outcome 3: Significantly increased perception of women as equally legitimate and effective political leaders as men

Outcome 4: Women are promoted as leaders in gender sensitive political institutions

Implementing partners of the project are UN Women PNGCO in partnership with the Department of Community Development, Sports and Religion, as well as UNDP for some specific activities.

Reporting to National Programme Specialist- Women Make the Change Programme, the Programme Associate works with and provides support to the members of the Programme Team in the development and implementation of effective programmes consistent with UN Women rules and regulations. S/he contributes to research, financial management, and programme implementation including providing necessary operational, administrative and programmatic support. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and UN Women HQs as required for resolving complex finance-related issues and exchange of information.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Provide administrative and logistical support to the formulation and management of programmes

Provide administrative support in the preparation of programme work plans, budgets, and proposals on programme implementation arrangements;
Provide technical guidance to the CO and executing agencies on routine delivery and reporting of programme supported activities and finances;
Prepare information for the audit of programmes/ projects and support implementation of audit recommendations;
Review programme data from programmes/ projects for the CO website;
Identify sources and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches and position papers.

Provide administrative support to the financial management of the Programme Unit

Create projects in Atlas, prepare budget revisions, revise project awards and status; and determine unutilized funds and the operational and financial close of a project;
Provide administrative support in monitoring budget preparation and the finances of programmes/projects; including the finalization of FACE forms;
Review financial reports; prepare non-PO vouchers for development projects;
Process payment for consultants;
Maintain internal expenditures control system;
Create requisitions in Atlas for development projects; register good receipts in Atlas;
Assist in the preparation and follow up of cost-recovery bills in Atlas.

Provide administrative support to the Programme Unit

Undertake all logistical, administrative and financial arrangements for organization for meetings, workshops, events, and missions;
Make travel arrangements for the Programme Team, including travel requisitions and claims;
Prepare public information materials and briefing packets;
Assemble briefing materials and prepare power-point and other presentations;
Provide guidance and training to Programme Assistants as needed.

Provide administrative support to Resource Mobilization

Prepare cost-sharing and other agreements; follow up on contributions within the CO resource mobilization efforts;
Organize, compile and process information from donors, CO, and programme team, as inputs to various databases and documents.

Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Provide administrative support synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices related to programme management and finance;
Provide administrative support to the organization of training for the office staff and partners on programme and operations related issues.

Competencias

Key Performance Indicators:

Timely and accurate support to events, workshops, and missions;
Full compliance of administrative activities with UN Women rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
Timely recording of overall programme unit finances;
Timely and accurate tracking of data for CO management and donor purposes;
Quality maintenance of internal systems.

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

Good knowledge of programme management;
Ability to administer and execute administrative processes and transactions;
Ability to create, edit and present information in clear and presentable formats;
Ability to manage data, documents, correspondence and reports information and workflow;
Strong financial and budgeting skills;
Strong IT skills.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education and Certification:

Completion of secondary education required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or other related field.
Specialized national or international certification in accounting and finance is an asset

Experience:

At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in administration or programme management/support;
Experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages;
Excellent knowledge of UN financial rules and regulations and results-based management is an asset
Experience in the use of ERP system is an asset, in particular Atlas system;
Experience in supporting a team.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English as well as in local language (Tok-Pisin) is required;

Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.