Unicef hires 01 Programme Assistant GS 6 Fixed Term – WCARO
Salaire / mois
Localisation Dakar / Sénégal
Expiration 08 Septembre 2017
Description de l’offre
Job organizational context:
The Programme Assistant at the G-6 level reports to the Deputy Regional Director, based in the West and Central Africa UNICEF Regional office. Purpose for the job: Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme assistant supports the section through providing a range of procedural, administrative, and operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring the activities, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Purpose for the job:
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme assistant supports the section through providing a range of procedural, administrative, and operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring the activities, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
1. Support to programme development, planning and execution.
• Researches, analyzes, verifies, synthesizes and compiles qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations.
• Drafts documents, work plans, budgets, reports and communication when required.
• Support the Deputy Regional Director daily on travel arrangement, meeting schedules/minutes a follow up, agenda planning, and filing of correspondences, documents and vital records.
2. Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results
• Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.
3. Support in resource mobilization
Assists the supervisor in the management, coordination and monitoring of the office’s resource mobilisation activities through the resource mobilisation group.
4. Support in Knowledge Management and capacity building
• Researches, analyzes, verifies and synthesizes information on best practices and lessons learnt to support knowledge development and capacity building
• Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by preparing training materials and participating on exercises pertaining to program processes and procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.
Impact of Results
The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the programme assistant to the development, implementation and monitoring of programs/projects facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the respective section, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children
Education
Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
Experience:
A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.
Language Requirements
Fluency in French and working knowledge of English required. Knowledge of the local language is an asset.
Competencies and level of proficiency required
Core Values
• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity
Core competencies
• Communication (II)
• Working with people (II)
• Drive for results (II)
Functional Competencies:
• Analyzing (II)
• Applying technical expertise (II)
• Planning and organizing (II)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (II)
HOW TO APPLY
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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