Programme Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

The UN Volunteer will support the Governance Portfolio with Operations and Administrative Support.

Under the direct supervision of The Governance Programme Manager, the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Support staff working in the governance portfolio by contributing to the drafting of concept notes, project documents, Annual Workplans, TORs, taking minutes, communications, updating of the website, and liaising with partners; • Support with the liaising with partners in the above portfolios; • Support the Gender Specialist to ensure that gender is mainstreamed in the governance portfolio; • Support with governance meetings and assist to take notes of discussion and follow up on action items; • Support with analytical work as directed; • Support to document challenges and lessons learnt; • Support in conjunction with the M & E team, tracking of results of the governance portfolio to facilitate Annual reporting; • Provide support to the Communications analyst, use social media and other platforms to publicize governance work; • Any other duties assigned by the Governance Programme Manager

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Working in Teams

(minimum three months)Public Management, International Relations or Social Sciences, or related fields; • Knowledge of project/programme design, implementation, and monitoring; • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems; • Experience in collecting, analyzing and visualizing data, identifying trends, preparing re-ports, communicating results, and developing visibility products is desirable; • Fluency in written and spoken English with ability to write and synthesize; • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;

The position is based in Pretoria, South Africa, a family duty station.