This position falls under the authority of the Regional Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa, the Regional Advisor, Education for Health and Well-Being and direct supervision of the Team Leader and Senior National Programme Officer, Education for Health and Well-Being, Zambia. The Program Assistant supports the effective and efficient implementation of the Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3 Zambia) Project. The incumbent is responsible for the following obligations and duties within the authorized delegated authority:
The Programme Assistant will work in close collaboration with the antenna project teams, as well as the team in the Regional Office in Harare, Zimbabwe, to ensure the effective achievement of results. This includes anticipating and contributing to resolving complex programme- and project-related issues and ensuring the timely delivery of information. The incumbent is expected to fully comply with UNESCO’s programming, procurement, and administrative rules, regulations, policies, and strategies, as well as to implement an effective internal control system.
In close cooperation with the project team and under the direct guidance and supervision of the Senior National Programme Officer, the incumbent will ensure the provision of programme and administrative services of the highest quality and standards to the project team, UNESCO, as well as to national counterparts and clients. The Programme Assistant shall perform the following tasks:
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements