Senior Programme Management Assistant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Responsibilities

• Programme/Project Management Independently provide end-to-end support for programme/project management and implementation. Conduct research, compile, analyze, and summarize information/data on various programmes/projects. Serve as a focal point for coordination, monitoring, and expediting implementation activities.
• Prototype Early Warning Systems Organize and facilitate low-cost online consultations, demos, and feedback gathering for the prototype. Prepare outreach materials, identify necessary services/functions, and identify gaps/opportunities for improvement.
• IT Support and Development Provide comprehensive support for computer information systems, databases, and applications. Serve as the focal point for overseeing operation and functionality and facilitating discussions between users and consultants. Ensure data integrity through cloud backups and engagement with users for feedback and strategic inputs.
• Administrative Tasks Prepare newsletters, documents, and provide secretariat services to committees and task forces.
• Support in reporting on the project. Establish and manage internal databases to support programme/project objectives.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• A high school Diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

• Supplementary training in the field of project management, research, analysis, and IT support skills is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in program/project coordination, stakeholder engagement, IT system management and administrative services, or related areas is required.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
• Experience with the United Nations or a similar international organization is desirable.
• Experience in conducting research and analyzing data for projects is desirable.
• One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.