Responsibilities

•  Independently provides full range of programme/project management and implementation assistance at all phases of the programme/project cycle for, typically, a large and highly complex component of the departmental programme/project initiatives, seeking guidance only in exceptional circumstances.
• Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on wide range of programmes/projects and related topics, highlighting noteworthy issues/trends for consideration by appropriate parties.
• Tracks resolutions and other legislative decisions that affect programme/project content and oversees the preparation of the relevant database(s) to ensure the incorporation of programmatic and other changes enacted by legislation.
• Reviews, appraises and revises, as necessary, all submissions for substantive programmes/projects, ensuring compliance with guidelines and programme/project objectives; identifies problems/issues, seek clarification from departments, assess replies, and prepares a summary for the manager with suggestions for further action.
• Works with funding agencies in arranging financing modalities; obtains requisite clearances; ensures establishment of proper monitoring systems through scheduled reporting, review meetings and missions Establishes internal databases; sets up, files, stores and manages data and information relevant to the scope of programme/project activities.
• Supervises office support staff, including distribution and review of work assignments, training, and inputs to performance evaluation.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in administrative services, finance, human resources, or related area is required.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) years for candidates who possess a first-level University degree.
• Experience in processes and procedures related to travel is required.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems such as SAP is required. Experience working with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 packages is desirable.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience within the United Nations common system or similar international organization is desirable. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.