Programme Assistant

Contract

This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 1,970 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO countrycooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health and development agendas, andharmonized with the United Nations country teams

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the followingduties: 1. Provide full administrative support to theassigned programme. Draft, review and revise correspondence, reports anddocuments for proper format and content in consultation with the supervisor.Independently compose correspondence of administrative nature, take notes atmeetings, provides informal interpretation/translation when required;2. Prepare and process travel requests forteam members using GSM, arrange for visa issuance, security clearance, flightand hotel bookings, follows up travel related issues of national and internationalmissions;3. Scan, record, refer and follow upcorrespondence and documents, evaluate the urgency or critical nature bringingthem to the attention of the responsible staff. Inform and remind responsiblestaff of follow-up dates, response or specific actions, supplying supporting materialas appropriate;4. Using GSM, monitor aspects of theimplementation of country activities, funds for project/programme budget levelsand financial expenditures, according to the approved country workplan. Initiateand process different transactions in GSM, including procurement of goods andservices. Follows up with concerned parties the receipt of deliverables andfinalization of payments;5. Compile background material for planning,monitoring and evaluation (including minireview) exercises. Maintain and updatethe filing of technical documents and correspondence (soft/hard copies and databasesif applicable). Create background reference material as appropriate; access andretrieve relevant material;6. Finalize all administrative and logisticspreparations required for the organization of meetings held in the country(working groups, seminars/courses, workshops) and pay per diem to participantsas appropriate (if needed);7. Respond to and act on telephone enquiriesin a timely manner. Assess the critical nature of technical issues and directthem to appropriate staff for reply, coordinate appointments for supervisors,establish and maintain a proper computerized information system on MOH and UNcounterparts, WHO Collaborating Centers, etc.8. Brief colleagues on general office administrative process.Assist/replace administrative staff in the team and perform other relatedduties as required. Participate in field visits, if required;

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by secretarial training Desirable: University degree in business administration, social sciences or related field is an asset

Experience

Essential: At least five years' progressive administrative experience. Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN system.

Skills

• Good filing and organizational skills.- Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, experts and visitors.- Demonstrated ability to translate routine correspondence into English. - Very good time management and stress management skills.- Knowledge of WHO rules, manuals, practices, procedures and WHO StyleGuide applicable to the administrative level an asset.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Knowing and managing yourself Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Dari. Expert knowledge of Pashto. Desirable: Beginners knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at USD 23,641 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int - An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

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