Programme Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

This position is located in the Office of the Executive Secretary and the incumbent reports to the senior officers in the Office of the Executive Secretary

Within the delegated authority and under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Programme Assistant will:

• Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation of activities/processes of the office. • Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics. • Provides assistance and liaises with the relevant Divisions to ensure timely follow through on agreed actions. • Provides logistical and administrative support to the office of the Executive Secretary. • Support data collection activities of the Office of the Executive Secretary • Undertake desk review as necessary, conduct literature reviews and proofread documents • Assist with organizing and convening meetings, including attending to all relevant preparations, preparing background documents and taking notes of meetings. • Participates in technical meetings, conferences, and seminars. Serves as Secretary to committees, ad hoc task forces, etc.; takes notes, draft summary reports, minutes, notes for the files or assessment reports for presentation and monitors follow-up actions, etc. • Perform any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Professionalism: • Teamwork and respect for diversity: • Planning and organizing: • Communication

collecting and researching data across various areas of social and economic development or related areas is required. •Knowledge and ability to use computer software and applications for data processing, quantitative analysis and presentations is desirable •Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; •Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; •Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; •Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines

Addis Ababa is the capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The population is estimated at about 4 million or so. Addis Ababa located in the Ethiopian highlands at an altitude of 2,500-2,700 meters. The climate is sunny and temperate, but it can be very cold at night, with freezing temperature at times. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing and foresee using heaters and/or log fires when necessary. Addis Ababa is the headquarters for the UN Economic Commission for Africa as well as the African Union (ex-OAU). Thus, there is a very large community of expatriates from all over the world. There are some 80 embassies/diplomatic missions. Housing is most of the time readily available and the rents are, on average, reasonable. Most foodstuffs, beverages, household goods, furniture and clothing, mostly imported from the Middle/Far East, South Africa and Europe, or local brands, can be found, although they can be expensive. Meat, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables are cheap and abundantly available.

The basic infrastructures - roads, utilities, and telecommunications - are below standard, as are medical facilities, which are still largely inadequate, although a few private clinics and hospitals provide reasonably good routine care. There are lots of tourist attractions to visit around the country, although the amenities are often poor to average. Several restaurants around the city serve local or international cuisine and there are numerous social and cultural events throughout the year organized by the international and local communities. Sports facilities (fitness, tennis, swimming, riding, golf, etc.) exist in the major hotels or in different establishments around the city. There are no major or special security concerns within Addis Ababa city limits.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.