Programme Assistant

Programme Assistant

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN WOMEN) invites applications for Programme Assistant.

The Programme Assistant works with and provides support to the members of the Programme Team under the portfolio on Women’s Economic Empowerment, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate change adaptation in the development and implementation of effective programmes consistent with UN Women rules and regulations. S/he contributes to research, financial management, and programme implementation including providing necessary operational, administrative and programmatic support. The Programme Assistant works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and UN Women HQs as required for resolving complex finance-related issues and exchange of information.

Candidates should have 5 years of progressively responsible experience with administrative and/or programmatic tasks, experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages. Experience in working with ATLAS is an advantage. Work experience within the UN system is an asset.

To view job description of the post and apply online, please access this link:
https://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=17803

Deadline for submission: 18 August 2018 (midnight New York, USA)

UNWOMEN is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.