PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN FOR NATIONALS OF SRI LANKA

The Position:

The Programme Assistant is located in Colombo Country Office and reports to the National Programme and Policy Analyst – Gender and Women’s Rights (NPPA–Gender and Women’s Rights).

Job Purpose

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency in Sri Lanka and in over 140 countries that focuses on sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality and empowerment of young people. Through strategic partnerships with government organizations, other UN agencies and civil society and the private sector UNFPA helps Sri Lanka use population data to develop, implement and monitor policies and programmes. UNFPA ensures that the reproductive health and rights of women and young people remain at the very heart of the development and humanitarian support through its policy-level assistance and advocacy.

The UNFPA 2018-2022 country programme will contribute to the equitable enjoyment of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights by all Sri Lankans, particularly among women and young people, and to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) agenda. Within the classification of a middle-income country UNFPA Country Office in Sri Lanka is engaged in policy advocacy & dialogue backed by evidence.

Under the supervision of the NPPA – Gender and Women’s Rights, the Programme Assistant supports the collection of information, maintains records, assist in day-to-day office activities of Programme Staff, providing logistical support and prepares documents and correspondence pertaining to programme activities.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Education: 

Completed Secondary Level Education required. First level university degree in Social Sciences or a related field is desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

Five years of relevant experience in programme/ project in the public or development or private sector.

Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required. A working knowledge of Sinhala and / or Tamil required.