Under the overall guidance of the Direct Supervisor, the Programme Associate ensures effective delivery of the CO programme by entering and managing data and supporting programme implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and UNDP HQs as required for resolving complex finance-related issues and exchange of information.
Summary of Key Functions:
1.Supports formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan focusing on achievement of the following results:
2.Provides effective support to management of the CO programme focusing on the achievement of the following results:
3.Provides administrative support to the Programme Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:
4.Supports resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results:
5.Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:
Core
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 3: Adapts deliverables to meet client needs
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 3: Proactively seeks and recognizes contributions of others
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Level 3: Appropriately involves team in different stages of work and decision-making
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Level 3: Expresses information and views with adaptive reasoning and appreciation for complexity and variation
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Level 3: Takes responsibility for addressing critical situations and delivering core value
Technical/Functional
Operational Efficiency
Ability to identify and execute opportunities to improve operational efficiency
Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Quality Assurance
Ability to perform administrative and procedural activities to insure that quality requirements and goals are fulfilled
Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Knowledge Management
Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge
Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Office Administration
Ability to manage day-to-day office activities to meet operational needs
Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Budget Management
Ability to support budgetary aspects of work planning process, drawing and management of team budgets.
Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Team Building
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals
Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Education:
High school, preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance. University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.
Experience:
6 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level. 3 years of relevant experience for holders of a bachelor’s degree. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in French and Arabic, working knowledge of English.
Important applicant information
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Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension
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