Individual Contractor (Programme Management Assistant)

Assist in project management and reporting for drug-related programs

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Monday 5 Jun 2023 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist in project management and reporting for drug-related programs

You have:

  • High school diploma is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the field of project monitoring and project progress reporting is required.
  • Experience in collecting and researching data across various areas related to drugs and drafting of related technical reports is required.
  • Organizational and analytical skills; computer literate, including excellent computer skills in spread sheets and data visualization is desirable.
  • Cultural sensitivity, sound professional judgment is required.
  • Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Result of Service The contractor will deliver the following outputs:

  • Progress report July 2023 (see tasks in Duties and Responsibilities section)
  • Progress report August 2023 (see tasks in Duties and Responsibilities section)
  • Progress report September 2023 (see tasks in Duties and Responsibilities section)

The resulting written materials (data tables and drafts) should be accurate, comprehensive, analytical and of high publishable quality. Compliance with set specifications and timely submission of the drafts and final documents/ web content for publication are very important.

Work Location Vienna

Expected duration 19/06/23 - 15/09/23

Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the P3 Interregional Programme Coordinator, the individual contractor will:

  • Assist in drafting project progress reports and coordinate their timely submission
  • Assist in monitoring the implementation of project activities according to the workplan
  • Assist in coordinating the publication management process such as production (layout, etc) and dissemination of hard and electronic publications (stock list, language list, branding, social media)
  • Assist in drafting project proposals and budget preparations
  • Assist in preparing a variety of substantive outputs on synthetic drugs including NPS and potent synthetic opioids

    Qualifications/special skills High school diploma is required A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the field of project monitoring and project progress reporting is required Experience in collecting and researching data across various areas related to drugs and drafting of related technical reports is required Organizational and analytical skills; computer literate, including excellent computer skills in spread sheets and data visualization is desirable Cultural sensitivity, sound professional judgment is required Sound advocacy, liaison skills and ability to interact and relate with people at any level is required

    Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

    No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with project progress reporting? This question assesses your direct experience related to the key duties of the position. Provide specific examples of reports you've drafted or assisted with, highlighting your role and the outcomes.
How do you ensure the quality and accuracy of data in your reports? Interviewers are interested in your methods for data verification and validation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you encountered a challenge while monitoring a project. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for effective communication with different stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple reports simultaneously? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: careers.un.org