UNESCO/ Senior Programme Assistant

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Ramallah is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Programme Assistant position to be based at UNESCO Office in Gaza.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The role of the Senior Programme Assistant is to assist in the implementation of UNESCO’s projects and activities contributing to the humanitarian response in Gaza primarily in the field of education, but also on media safety and protection, as well as
the safeguarding of cultural heritage at risk. Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and with direct guidance from the Programme Specialists concerned, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
• Organize project activities such as seminars, workshops, meetings and equipment delivery;
• Monitor project activities implemented with local contractors and partners.
• Actively participate in the Gaza humanitarian cluster system.
• Follow up on administrative and financial issues in close cooperation with the Administration at the UNESCO Ramallah Office
• Facilitate the organization of field trips and missions by staff and consultants
• Contribute to the drafting of project proposals, as wellas of implementation status reports for donors and Member States;
• Provide information on UNESCO activities to potential local partners and channel requests for assistance to colleagues concerned as appropriate;
Qualification requirements:
• A Bachelor degree in one of the above-mentioned fields or
in social sciences, in particular international relations
• 3-4 years professional experience in the field of education, or media development, or cultural heritage preservation, would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the UN humanitarian system would also be an asset.
• Excellent oral and drafting skills in English.
• Computer proficiency and good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and under pressure.

For more detailed Information Please email [email protected] Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CVs with a covering letter no later than March 10, 2009 to the following
address:
UNESCO Office, Ahliyyah College St. no. 29
Or by fax no.: 022959741
E-mail: [email protected]
UNESCO is an equal opportunity employer and a nonsmoking organization
Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted

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