Programme Associate (G6)
Overview
To provide programme and project support to the Anti-Corruption Unit in the planning, implementation and monitoring of programme activities, ensuring effective and timely delivery of projects in line with the Programme Office’s priorities and the OSCE’s commitments.
Key Responsibilities
- Collecting, registering, reporting and managing research and analysing information on project activities by reviewing reports and establishing and maintaining liaison with partners for implementation, following up on all aspects of the project, including project formulation and provision of functional support to project implementation.
- Preparing project/programme reports, activities and budget requirements for the planning of Unified Budget; plan, coordinate and develop project budgets in close cooperation with FAU; Monitors, follow up and keep records on project expenditures and overall financial status; prepare PR and PO, receive funds from FAU for project activities, prepare and submit financial report for the project’s expenditures for UB projects and for EXB projects if needed.
- Following up on the implementation progress of ongoing projects, investigating designated project activities, discussing findings with the supervisor to identify implications for the work of the POiB as well as rationale and context of project activities, considering problem identification and problem resolution.
- Providing inputs for all reporting exercises (regular and ad hoc), drafts and notes for the supervisor on specific issues and topics as and when requested; provide accurate interpretation when necessary for the PM and other international staff members as requested to do so, during official meetings; receives visitors and responds to routine requests for information.
- Coordinating the collection and verification of documents, actions and data; assemble and edit basic data required for planning and negotiation, as instructed by the supervisor; check project documents for clarity, consistency and completeness.
- Compiling general background information from available sources for the assigned sector or area; design and draft supporting flow charts, schedules, graphs and tables; maintain institutional memories or other documentation systems to record programme and project history and ongoing activities.
- Assessing conditions and issues in Kyrgyzstan in line with established criteria, providing recommendations on programmatic priorities and potential projects, participation in field visits, and contribute to related briefings and follow-up discussions with visiting delegations and stakeholders.
Required Experience
Minimum of six (6) years of working experience (5 years with a first-level university degree or 4 years with a second-level university degree) in good governance, anti-corruption, economics, sustainable development or project management; Experience in an international organization or non-governmental organization is desirable; Experience in project management, including project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting; Experience working with state bodies, local and international NGOs, and national or international financial institutions will be an asset.
Qualifications
Completed secondary education supplemented by specialized training or formal studies in international relations, business administration, law, project management, economics, management or other relevant field;