Programme Assistant Job at UNV - United Nations Volunteers - Career Opportunity in Zambia
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Vacancy title:
Programme Assistant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Administrative & Office ]

 

Jobs at:

UNV - United Nations Volunteers

Deadline of this Job:
22nd December 2019  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
  Description of taskUnder the overall supervision of the Representative and direct supervision of the Assistant Representative, the UN volunteer will undertake the following tasks.

Job Responsibilities:
• Provide logistical and administrative support to programme implementation, ensuring that meetings and workshops are well organized and reports thereof duly drafted and submitted;
• Act as FACE focal point for the Country Office Cluster, ensuring timely receipt of accurate FACE requests and reports and reviewing Implementing Partner requests for advances and direct payments;
• Assist in following up on performance indicators, targets and milestones, and preparation of progress reports;
• Support the generation of requisitions in ATLAS;
• Monitor the expenditure ceiling of the country programme and prepare analytical reports on current and past expenditure trends;
• Monitor status of the Operating Fund Accounts of Implementing Partners;
• Contribute to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the Country Office;
• Ensure effective implementation of the financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up; and process financial transactions in an accurate and timely way;
• Act as Procurement Focal Point for the Country Office Cluster, ensuring timely implementation of the Country Office procurement plan;
• Provide administrative support to the implementation of the Country Office communication and advocacy activities;
• Contribute to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the Country Office;
• Support the advocacy and resource mobilization initiatives of the Country Office by compiling and synthesizing relevant background materials for use in discussions and public events relating the Country Programme;
• Maintain database of media, donor and public information contacts and provide assistance in organizing public information events;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the management of the Country office.


Job Skills: Not Specified


Job Qualifications:
• University degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, Demography, and/or other related social science field;
• Have excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Have the ability to perform well under pressure and flexibility in handling unexpected work assignments as and when necessary;
• Possess good writing and communication skills;
• Have good working knowledge of MS Office application;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.


  Job Education Requirements:
• At least 1 year previous relevant programme experience preferably in an international organization


Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

 

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job:  22nd December 2019
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 13-12-2019
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 13-12-2019
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 13-12-2065
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