Programme Management Assistant, G6
Overview
Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation of activities and processes for the Peacekeeping-Intelligence Coordination Team (PICT). Researches, compiles, analyzes, summarizes, and presents information on specific programmes and projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation of activities/processes for PICT, including the Peacekeeping-Intelligence Academy (PKIA).
- Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics.
- Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation; monitors status of programme/project proposals.
- Assists in the preparation and analysis of programme/project budget proposals; reviews and coordinates submissions of programme proposals and budget estimates.
- Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects; categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses data related to programmes/projects.
- Collaborates with programme/project managers on performance reporting; liaises with relevant parties on the interpretation of activities/services.
- Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of programme/project implementation activities.
- Prepares, maintains and updates files and internal databases; designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports.
- Drafts correspondence and communications related to all aspects of programme/project administration.
- Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
A minimum of seven years of experience in programme or project administration, technical cooperation or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. A minimum of two years of experience providing programme assistance in peace operations or related functions within the United Nations, or a comparable international organization is required. Experience working with Peacekeeping-Intelligence system is required. Experience in managing multiple simultaneous extra-budgetary funds, including drafting memos, is required. Experience in working with UMOJA or a similar Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system is required. Experience working in a military or police environment is desirable. Experience working with a team split across two different time zones is desirable.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent is required.