NATIONAL CONSULTANT: Programme Assistant

The Position:

The Programme Assistant position is located in the Country Office (CO) based in Luanda. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative. 

The Programme Assistant works as part of support system to the programme and operations. She/ He also works in close collaboration with the Assistant Representative and his/her team to ensure timely support to the CO on programmatic matters.

You will report to : Assistant Representative

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The Programme Assistant contributes to the development and implementation of the UNFPA Country Programme and in particular activities within the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Unit by providing administrative and programmatic support.  As appropriate and under the direction of the Assistant Representative, the Programme officers and the International Operations Manager, the Programme Assistant will also contribute to research, financial management and operational and procedural guidance.

The Programme Assistant works with and provides support to the members of the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health, as well as the team under the IOM. Contacts with staff and other personnel promote achievement of common goals and shared objectives and demonstrate personal commitment to UNFPA’s mandate and organizational vision. 

Both internal and external contacts include exchange of information on broader aspects of the work area which may include providing clarification of non-routine matters involving some technical input.

You would be responsible for:

• Provide support to the Country programme implementation by planning, budgeting, and monitoring processes, paying attention to detail and adhering to deadline
• Facilitate incoming missions and administer travels for programme staff and partners in close coordination with the staff responsible for processing travel requests, authorization and claims, according to the office’s trip planning. 
• Maintain filing system for the Country Office programmes and projects. Drafts correspondences on programme-related issues in consultation with programme officers
• Facilitate logistic support and security related issues for staff, UNVs and consultants.
• Summarize information and draft contributions to reports, papers, technical notes, and prepares and maintain documents and control plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation. 
• Keep the Country Office informed by providing relevant information, reports or status updates
• Support the Assistant Rep and programme officers in organizing programme-related meetings and coordinate preparation of agenda and necessary documentation for meetings as well as workshops and conferences.
• Make sure that each meeting related to programme is documented by meeting minutes and action plans are followed up. 
• Support the logistics and financial aspects of the programme-related events, meetings, workshops, and advocacy activities in coordination with the operations team. 
• Perform other support duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Completed secondary level education required. First level university degree in public administration, finance, or economics desirable
• 5 years previous relevant experience.
• Previous experience in the UN an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy - Word, Excel, Power-point, etc.
• Good knowledge of QUANTUM / Peoplesoft or other ERP system.
• Good writing and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

  Education:  

• Completed secondary level education required. First level university degree in public administration, finance, or economics desirable
  
   

Languages: 

• Fluency in Portugues, working knowledge in English; knowledge of other official UN languages and/or local language of the duty station is desirable.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

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UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.