Programme Assistant

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Chief of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Programme Assistant will:

• Assist the PRC (Partnership Review Committee) secretariat in the processing of the PCA (Programme Cooperation Agreement)/PDs (Project Document) submissions/amendments, finalizations and filing;
• Carry out quarterly PCA file spot-checks to confirm completion of documents as part of the audit process;
• Assist the section in preparing and maintaining records pertaining to programme planning and development for his/her respective section;
• Assist the section in arranging logistics for meetings and workshops;
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor;

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

• Completion of bachelor’s degree is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization

Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark:

• At least 2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in administrative or clerical work experience is required. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Language skills:

• Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise: Development programme management Driving license: No Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

Application Procedure:

1.Go to https://vmam.unv.org/

2.If not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool, please register your profile following below steps:

a. Click on “Candidate Signup”, enter your basic personal information and click “Sign Up”.
b. You will receive a notification e-mail to your registered e-mail
c. Click on the link in the e-mail to validate the e-mail address
d. Complete all the required sections under “My Profile” (Personal Information, Addresses, Qualifications, Experiences, References). Under Personal Information section, please make sure to tick the box “I am interested in serving as a volunteer” and select “National only” or “Both national and international”. Do not select “International only”.
e. If you have more than one nationality, make sure to add Lebanon as your current nationality otherwise your application will not be considered for national UNV assignments
f. Click “Submit my profile”
g. Go to “My Page” -> Click on “Special Calls” -> search for “Programme Assistant (LBNR000324) click Apply then press "Submit my Application”.

3.If already registered in the UNV Talent Pool:

a. Update your profile under “My Profile” (Personal Information, Addresses, Qualifications, Experiences, References). Under Personal Information section, please make sure to tick the box “I am interested in serving as a volunteer” and select “National only” or “Both national and international”. Do not select “International only”.
b. Go to “My Page” -> Click on “Special Calls” -> search for “Programme Assistant (LBNR000324)”, click Apply then press "Submit my Application”.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.