The Multi-Country Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean States formulated its Sub-Regional Programme Document (SPD) for the period 2017-2021, with extensive in-country consultations, which was approved by the Executive Board on September 2016. The SPD outcomes directly reference the UN Multi-Country Sustainable Development Framework (MSDF) outcomes, which outlines the strategic approach for all UN agencies (resident and non-resident) working in the Caribbean, which are both also aligned to the globally-agreed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Under the overall guidance of the direct supervisor and/or designated supervisor, the Programme Assistant ensures effective delivery of the Multi-Country Office (MCO) assigned programme by entering and managing data, and supporting programme implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
UNDP, in collaboration with Government and other development partners, plays a key role in implementing the SPD, providing overall policy direction and in coordinating and monitoring progress towards expected results. In order to facilitate effective coordination, implementation, monitoring of SPD and linked programming and UN System joint programming, the Programme Assistant will supervise clerical and support staff of the Programme Unit, if applicable, and will work in close collaboration with the operations, finance, programme and projects’ staff in the MCO and the 10 programme countries supported by UNDP Barbados as well as UNDP HQs to resolve complex finance-related issues and support the implementation support tasks of the SPD projects and programmes.
Perform other duties within your functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office.
Education:
Secondary Education, 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 is not a requirement.
Experience:
5 to 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers, and office software packages (Microsoft suite etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages..
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English.
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Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension
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