Project Associate

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Kazakhstan and the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (NOA); and in the collaboration with relevant units the Headquarters and the Administrative Centres, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the implementation of the project in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.

2. Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.

3. Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.

4. Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.

5. Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.

6. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.

7. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions;

8. Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.

9. Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.

10. Provide guidance and training to new or junior staff as needed.

11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,

• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.

Required Skills

Job info

Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Initial Contract Duration: 1
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-5
Alternative Required Language 1: Russian
Alternative Required Language2: English
Alternative Required Language3: Kazakh