Project Assistant (2 Positions)

  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    VOLUNTEER
  • Posted:
    2 months ago
  • Category:
  • Deadline:
    27/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of UN Women Head of Gaza sub-Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Programme Assistant will: 1. Provide Programme Management Support • Support in organizing field visits on a regular basis to monitor and follow up on the progress of interventions activities as needed. • Gather lessons learned and best practices and share them with the UN Women the Women, Peace and Security, and Humanitarian Action (WPSHA) Team. • Draft formal correspondence, in both Arabic and English, as needed. • Take meeting minutes and draft short reports as needed. • Support organizing workshops, activities and events related to the interventions, as needed. • Support the project teams in collecting data for reporting. • Assist the WPSHA team in reviewing and preparing documentation on the procurement of goods and services, and support contract tracking. 2. Provide Financial Management Support • Support the WPSHA team in the financial management of projects including create projects in Quantum system, prepare budget revisions, revise project awards and status; and determine unutilized funds and the operational and financial close of a project. • Prepare supporting documents for payments and financial reports. • Support in reviewing financial submissions and verification of samples submitted by partners. • Support in ensuring timely and quality liquidation of partner advances. • Provide administrative support in monitoring budget preparation and the finances of interventions; including the finalization of FACE forms. • Review financial reports as needed. • Maintain internal expenditures control system. • Create requisitions in Quantum system; register good receipts in Quantum system; and • Assist in the preparation and follow up of cost-recovery bills in Quantum system. 3. Provide Administrative Support • Provide administrative support to the WPSHA team in the organization of events, meetings and workshops, etc. • Create and maintain files of correspondence/documents and electronically received information and ensure up-to- date filing. Maintain both hardcopies and electronic copies of the office records and reference files on various subjects. • Prepare presentation material/slides in Power-point for presentations for the meetings/workshops and keep all papers ready for meetings. 4. Provide support to Gaza Sub-office in UN Women’s engagement inside the coordination humanitarian architecture. • Support UN Women’s engagement in existing humanitarian coordination sectors and clusters in coordination with UN Women Gaza Head of Office. • Attend clusters and inter-clusters Gaza meetings in coordination with UN Women Gaza Head of Office & report back to senior management. 5. Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing • Participation in workshops and trainings as requested. • Supporting in the preparation and implementation of dissemination plans of knowledge products. • Keeping up to date with the latest advancement in the field of information and knowledge sharing. 6. Other • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Eligibility criteria

Age

18 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

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Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in programme support functions; including programme implementation, coordination, monitoring, and financial management support. • Experience working on humanitarian action is desirable. • Knowledge of the UN system is desirable.

Area(s) of expertise

Administration, Business management, Logistics and Inventory

Driving license

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Languages

Arabic, Level: Mother tongue, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in social sciences, business administration or any other related fields.

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Competencies and values

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UN Women; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UN Women procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UN Women in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance, and commitment towards UN Women’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

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