UNICEF/Programme Assistant

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is willing to fill the following vacancy post:
Title :Programme Assistant, Hebron
Level :GS5– Fixed Term Appointment – IMIS No. OPT09003
Key Tasks and responsibilities of the Assignment
Under general supervision of the Programme Officer, performs a variety of information
gathering, monitoring, technical and administrative services of moderate scope and
difficulty, in support of the Programme delivery activities through undertaking the following key tasks in line with Programme results to be achieved:
1. Collects information mainly from records and reports and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports on Programme and project activities.
2. Organizes data and information, prepares and maintains records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project / Programme implementation.
3. Contributes to the preparation of reports, project documents and submissions to governments by providing information, preparing tables and drafting relatively routine sections. Prepares background information for use in discussions with governments and other organizations. Participates in the briefing and debriefing of project personnel.
4. Scrutinizes plans of operations, exchanges of letters and takes appropriate follow-up action. Assists in the administrative process of government requests for assistance.
5. May be required to carry out specific administrative operational/control tasks for project/programme activities.
6. Performs other duties, as required
Selection Criteria
1-A c a d e m i c Qualifications
Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the organization.
2-Work Experience
Five years professional work experience in project administration, including data collection and analysis of at least one year in closely related Programme activities.
Previous experience in Programme planning, management is an asset.
3-Competencies
Analytical and conceptual ability; communication skills. Planning and monitoring skills; ability to organize work & projects. Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions. Commitment to continuous learning for professional development. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization. Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
4-Languages
Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written). Knowledge of other languages
is an asset.
5-Computer
Very good working knowledge and use of computer applications, specifically office applications (Power Point, Excel and Word) and internet tools. Use of database and
statistical software an asset.
• UNICEF’s salary and benefits is based on, the United Nations Common System for national staff.
• If you have experience in working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlined, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (P11). The P11 form can be downloaded from our Web site http://www.unicef.org/opt
• Deadline for Receipt of Applications: 20 March 2009
• Applications should be submitted by either mail and marked confidential or e-mail through UNICEF oPt vacancy generic account and should be addressed to the following and please quote vacancy notice number/IMIS and post title.
Chief of Operations,
UNICEF oPt,
P.O.Box 25141, Beit Hanina, Jerusalem
Or
Email: [email protected]
Applications, which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or those that will be received after the closing date will not be considered.

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