NATIONAL POST: Programme Assistant, Gender, Kabul, Afghanistan Country Office, G5

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF AFGHANISTAN.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.

Closing date: 29 December 2016 (Midnight Kabul time)

Job Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Gender Specialist, and with overall guidance of the programme team, the Programme Assistant delivers quality programme support services to principally internal but also external clients, mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. S/He is client and results-oriented in service of the country programme.

S/He also applies established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender issue.

Qualification and Education:

Education:

Completed Secondary Level Education required. Bachelor’s degree in finance, public health, population, economics, demography and /or other related social sciences field is preferable.

Knowledge and Experience:

Five (5) years of relevant experience required; in social sector/programme development would be an asset;
Knowledge on results based management;
Working in team;
Time management and multi-tasking ability;
Knowledge of asset management;
Knowledge of financial management;
Proven skills in communication and writing;
Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form;
Knowledge of computer systems and applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).