The Position:

The Programme Assistant is based at Liberia Country Office in Liberia. They are responsible for providing routine clerical, administrative and programme support to programme delivery and management with an aim to strengthen ongoing compliance with UNFPA policies and procedures.

The position will report to the Programme Associate – Coordination and HACT and work closely with the Country Office Programme and Operations staff with support from the Senior Management Team.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (20222025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end genderbased violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The Programme Assistant (Fielwill support the effective management of UNFPA programme activities in all result areas of the country programme.

You will perform clerical, administrative, communications, and programme support to the Programme team and provide organizational functions of the office in terms of providing effective

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Completion of High School Secondary Level Certificate/Diploma is required.
• First level university degree/professional certification in business administration or related fields is highly desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in an administrative support role in the public, multilateral or private sector level.
• Some experience in providing programme management support services.
• Experience in drafting correspondence in a clear, accurate and concise manner
• Some experience in research assistance and general understanding of monitoring and evaluation is desirable
• Familiarity with UN procedures, protocol, administrative regulations and working methods especially UNFPA mandate, its policies and operations in Liberia is highly desirable.

Skills

• Good planning and organizational skills, sound judgment, initiative, ability to set priorities and work independently and under pressure.
• Good interpersonal, communication, multitasking, oral and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and harmoniously in a multicultural and multiethnic team environment.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and against tight deadlines.
• Good level of confidentiality, tact and discretion.
• Proficiency in the usage of current office software applications, webbased management and ERP systems.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required with excellent oral, written communication skills; Working knowledge of other local languages is desirable.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Functional Competencies:

• Managing the organization’s financial resources
• Providing procurement services
• Ensuring facilities and assets management

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary, health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer:

Notice: UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm . UNFPA is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNFPA does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next phase of the selection process.