UNICEF Somalia
Vacancy Announcement Ref:UNSOM/2012/014
Title: Programme Assistant
Category and Grade Level:GS-6
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
IMIS No. 72993
Organization Unit: Accelerated Child Survival & Development (ACSD)
Duty Station: Galkayo, Somalia
Date of Issue: 15th March 2012
Closing date of
Application: 29th
March 2012
If you are qualified and looking for a chance to make a real difference
in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for
career growth, you are invited to apply for the post of Programme Assistant
with UNICEF Somalia, Galkayo office.
The Programme Assistant will work closely with the Health Officer
to perform a variety of information gathering, monitoring, technical and
administrative services of moderate scope and difficulty, in support of
programme activities.
If successful, you’ll be part of a dynamic and passionate team
in Somalia and Nairobi that works together to improve the health, nutrition,
water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and
protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse”.
The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term
Appointment for one year. Further extensions will be based on organizational
needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Major duties and
responsibilities:
·
Collect, register and maintain statistical information on
project activities by reviewing various project reports, situation reports
(sitreps), finance and supply reports; from discussions/meetings with project
officers and implementing agencies and/or from visits to project sites.
·
Scrutinize plans of operations, monitor project activities by
reviewing a variety of records, including control plans, progress reports,
project inputs, budget and financial expenditures.
·
Review incoming mail and exchange correspondence; and take
appropriate follow-up action; drafts suitable responses for supervisor’s
signature or clearance for signature.
·
Ensure that all policy and technical documents and reports and
correspondence related to the programme are properly maintained for easy
reference.
·
Contribute to the preparation of status and progress of
activities by reviewing a variety of records, including control plans, progress
reports, project inputs, budget and financial expenditures.
·
Undertake field visits to UNICEF project sites for the purpose
of monitoring and providing information, preparing tables and drafting selected
sections. Prepare background material for use by the Project Officer in
discussions and briefing meetings.
·
Carry out specific administrative operational and/or control
tasks for project activities and on-the-job training for national staff and
counterparts. This may include field visits to project sites.
·
Assist with the recording and administrative processing of
government requests for assistance.
·
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications,
Experience and competencies
·
Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by
technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the
organization.
·
Six years of progressively responsible clerical or
administrative work, of which at least one year is closely related to support of
programme activities
·
Ability to operate Microsoft Office computer programmes.
·
Proven ability to organize and prioritize work, manage and
monitor the effective use and safekeeping of fixed assets and financial
resources
·
High sense of integrity with demonstrated ability to work in a
multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working
relationships both within and outside the organization.
·
Fluency in written and oral English and Somali required.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their
applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11) form, updated CV and
copies of academic certificates. UN staff are requested to provide the last two
Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number in your
application.
Chief of Field Office, CSZ
Vacancy Number 2012/014
Galkayo, Somalia
Or email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Vacancy Number 2012/014
Galkayo, Somalia
Or email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please note that documents submitted along with your
applications will not be returned. Ensure you send copies of your testimonials.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
Qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply
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