Access and Benefit Sharing Technical and Finance Assistant

The position of ABS Technical & Finance Assistant addresses the following Key Result Areas:

1. Project management support
2. Technical and finance assistance and support
3. Logistical, administrative and secretariat support
4. Communication and outreach
5. Project information management system

Qualifications Essential

1. A Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Commerce, Finance country Key internal and/or external contacts Nature of the contact most typical External

Knowledge / Experience Essential

2. At least two years of practical experience in project management and administration support, technical research, and development of communication products in a medium to large organisation

3. Excellent communications skills with high command of spoken and written English including demonstrated experience with media, publications, communications and networking with internal and external stakeholders

4. Demonstrated research and analytical skills including strong organisational and office management skills.

5. Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Office and graphic design experience and skills

6. Demonstrated ability to show initiative, multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision including strong self-motivation and commitment

7. Ability to work with integrity and maintain confidentiality. Must be able to use discretion when handling sensitive political and financial information. 

Important information to applicants: In the application include:

1. Completed Application Form – can be downloaded below (you are required to complete in full all areas requested in the Form rather than referring us to your CV);
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
3. Submitting applications: Press the apply button: The subject in the e-mail must clearly be marked “Application for Access and Benefit Sharing Capacity Building Officer (ABS-CBO)”
   
   

Applications that do not complete the SPREP Application Form and submit all the requirements stated above will not be considered.