Senior Programme Assistant at UNICEF

The successful candidates will carry out the following responsibilities:

• Arranges for review, recording and administrative processing of government requests for assistance in VISION and follow-up of process. Ensures timely processing and retirement of Cash Assistance to partners, verify accuracy of computation, authenticity and completeness of documents and that they meet the acceptable accounting standards.
• Meet with counterparts to resolve bottlenecks.
• Performs VISION operations such as drafting TAs, PRs, POs, SOs, FCs etc
• Prepares periodic report requirlid fOf programme management and monitoring
• Provides support to partners to ensure compliance with HACT procedures.
• Contributes to the preparation otsJatus and progressteports by providing information. preparing tables and drafting selected sections of it.
• Prepares background material wr use in discussions and briefing sessions for planning and management.
• Assists in the identification 'and formulation of development co-operation programmes and projects and
• participates in the preparation of draft proposals and donor reports as well as project documents.
• Maintains, processes and analyses information on subjeet matters relevant to the Child Protection Section and on external assistance provided to the countries by main sectors.
• Collects, registers and maintains information on project activities
• Performs oversight functions pertaining to logistics arrangement for workshops including liaising with participants/facilitators etc., on travels, visas, reservations and claims.
• Participates in the preparation of annual AWP and office workplan, quarterly workplans and achievement report.
• Drafts relevant sections (implementatiort status) of donor, annual and other reports as required by  Section, Country. Regional and/or NYHQ.      
• Participates in follow up visits to project sites.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for training and workshops as appropriate.     '

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the organization such as in Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting.
• Seven years progressively responsible experience in programme co-ordination and administrative work
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset.    
• Very good communications and ability to produce clear and concise reports
• Conceptual, analytical, organising and negotiating skills.
• Very good knowledge of computer applications
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of UNICEF procedures/policies an added advantage
• Ability to work harmoniously in an international and multicultural setting
• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and professional values.