Program Associate | UNDP | Islamabad | 2021
Details
Job Title: Program Associate
Organization Name: UNDP
Location: Islamabad
Number of Vacancies: 1
Gender: Any
Closing on: 2021-08-20
Background
Under the overall guidance of the Assistant Resident Representative and direct supervisor of designated supervisor if applicable, 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 can supervise clerical and support staff of the Programme Unit. 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.
The key results have an impact on the overall performance of the Programme Unit and success in implementation of programme strategies. Accurate analysis, data entry and presentation of information ensure proper programme implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support to formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan
- Support to management of the CO programme
- Administrative support to the Programme Unit
- Support to resource mobilization
- Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 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 (MS Word, Excel, etc)
- Advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable
