The Position:

The Programme Assistant is responsible for providing programme support services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work.

You will work in close collaboration with the programme and operations staff, exchanging information and supporting smooth and integrated delivery of programme and operations interventions.

You will report directly to the UNFPA Deputy Representative.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every UNFPA is the lead UN agency for reproductive health and rights and delivers a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need principled and ethical staff, who embody human rights norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

You will be responsible for delivering quality programme support services to both the Country Office staff and external clients, mastering all relevant rules, guidelines and processes, and applying established systems and procedures. You will be expected to demonstrate strong client and results orientation in service of the country programme.

You will assist in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to sexual and reproductive health, population and development, youth and gender issues.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Education: 

Minimum High School Education. Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field is an asset

Knowledge and Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant experience in the public or private sector and programme development;

Previous experience with the UN an advantage

Knowledge of results-based management;

Knowledge of asset and financial management desirable

Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form;

Proficiency in current office software applications.

Languages:

Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.