Programme Assistant
Lusaka
- Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
- Location: Lusaka
- Grade: Volunteer - National Specialist - Locally recruited Volunteer
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Description of task
Under the overall supervision of the Representative and direct supervision of the Assistant Representative, the UN volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Provide logistical and administrative support to programme implementation, ensuring that meetings and workshops are well organized and reports thereof duly drafted and submitted;
- Act as FACE focal point for the Country Office Cluster, ensuring timely receipt of accurate FACE requests and reports and reviewing Implementing Partner requests for advances and direct payments;
- Assist in following up on performance indicators, targets and milestones, and preparation of progress reports;
- Support the generation of requisitions in ATLAS;
- Monitor the expenditure ceiling of the country programme and prepare analytical reports on current and past expenditure trends;
- Monitor status of the Operating Fund Accounts of Implementing Partners;
- Contribute to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the Country Office;
- Ensure effective implementation of the financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up; and process financial transactions in an accurate and timely way;
- Act as Procurement Focal Point for the Country Office Cluster, ensuring timely implementation of the Country Office procurement plan;
- Provide administrative support to the implementation of the Country Office communication and advocacy activities;
- Contribute to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the Country Office;
- Support the advocacy and resource mobilization initiatives of the Country Office by compiling and synthesizing relevant background materials for use in discussions and public events relating the Country Programme;
- Maintain database of media, donor and public information contacts and provide assistance in organizing public information events;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the management of the Country office.
- University degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, Demography, and/or other related social science field;
- Have excellent organizational and time management skills;
- Have the ability to perform well under pressure and flexibility in handling unexpected work assignments as and when necessary;
- Possess good writing and communication skills;
- Have good working knowledge of MS Office application;
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- At least 1 year previous relevant programme experience preferably in an international organization.
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- Project management;
- Logistical and administrative support.
Accountability, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams
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