Programme Management Assistant

hace 2 semanas

Santiago de Chile United Nations A tiempo completo

This position is temporarily vacant until 28 September 2023.

This position is located in the Natural Resources Division (ECLAC Santiago). The Programme Management Assistant reports to the Director of the Natural Resources Division.

**Responsibilities**:
Within limits of delegated authority and depending on location, the Programme Assistant may be responsible for the following duties:

- Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation work for, typically, a medium-size and complex component of the departmental programme/project initiatives; monitors status of programme/project proposals and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval.
- Compiles, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics or issues.
- Reviews project documents, especially cost plans/budgets, for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures prior to submission for final approval and signature; identifies inconsistencies; distributes project documents to relevant parties upon approval.
- Reviews budget revisions; verifies availability of funds; ensures necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system.
- Serves as focal point for administrative coordination of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with a diverse organizational units to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.
- Compiles, summarizes and enters data on project delivery; drafts related status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, budget overruns, etc., and brings to the attention of management.
- Drafts correspondence on budget-related issues and prepares and updates periodic reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries, accounting spreadsheets, etc.
- Provides general office assistance; responds to complex information requests and inquiries; reviews, logs and routes incoming correspondence; sets up and maintains files/records; organizes meetings, workshops; handles routine administrative tasks, such as maintaining attendance records, assessing telephone billing, etc.
- Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
- Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
- Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
- Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent.

Job - Specific Qualification
Completed supplemental technical studies or training courses in any social, economic or administrative program or equivalent is desirable.

Additional training in the field of programme management or related fields is desirable.

Additional training in the field of bilingual secretarial functions, administration or related area is desirable.

Work Experience
At least five (5) years of experience in programme or project administration, technical cooperation or related area is required.

Experience in general office support, as bilingual secretary or related area is desirable.

At least three (3) years of experience working in an international organization is desirable.

One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Spanish is a working language of ECLAC. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

NOTE: 'Fluency'' equals a rating of ''fluent'' in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and 'knowledge'' equals a rating of ''confident'' or "fluent' in two of the four areas.

Assessment
Applicants will be assessed based on the information provided in their APs. Short-listed applicants might

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