Programme Assistant

Date Posted: Nov. 21, 2023, 7:18 a.m.

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme

Job Description

Task description
Under the direct supervision of the OzonAction Regional Network Coordinator Compliance Assistance Programme-Anglophone Network, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Support RNCs and other regional CAP staff in the implementation of national and regional projects related to Montreal Protocol activities.

Prepare Small-Scale Funding Agreements (SSFAs) on specific OzonAction-related activities in close consultation with the Activity Leaders,

Review financial and progress reports from countries and project financial commitments to ensure they are equal to the approved project budgets;

Review country reports required within the specified project reporting period.

Assist in implementing a sustainable system of activities status tracking and reporting in IPMR.

Provide administrative and substantive support to Network or other meetings, conferences, workshops by proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposing participants, assisting in the preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.

Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.

Coordinate secretarial and logistical services for meetings in cooperation with local or-ganizers and assist network coordinator in preparing and finalizing meeting reports

Assist in the preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take an active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);

Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;

Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;

Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publica-tions/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;

Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;

Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Outputs

Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Compliance Assistance Programme by providing administrative support and specialized assistance to the Regional Network Coordinator in the assigned areas of responsibility.

Eligibility criteria
Age

27 - 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience

3 years of experience in Business Administration, project management, Finance, or other relevant field.

Strong command of standard computer applications (i.e Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others)

Analytical and good communication skills

Flexibility and willingness to contribute and work as part of a team.

Taking initiative and result-driven.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to learn autonomously.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Area(s) of expertise

Business management, Development programmes, Economics and finance

Driving license

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business Administration, project management or Finance or other relevant field.

Competencies and values

Client Orientation

Commitment and Motivation

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Creativity

Integrity

Planning and Organizing

Professionalism

Respect for Diversity

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should make their applications via UNEP's career website on https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=190690

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