Programme Assistant
Provide administrative and project management support for UNEP's India Cooling Programme
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Overview
Provide administrative and project management support for UNEP's India Cooling Programme
You have:
- Undergraduate university degree
- A minimum of five years of work experience
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage
- Previous experience working in financial management is an advantage
Contract
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Result of Service
Provide administrative, coordination and project management support for UNEP's programme on cooling in India
Work Location
New Delhi
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The project assistant will provide administrative and project management support to UNEP in the implementation of its “UNEP India Cooling Programme” under the framework of the Cool Coalition and United for Efficiency Initiative. This programme will operate for at least the next 4 years and, subject to strong performance, the project assistant will be required throughout this period and beyond the initial six month contract. The Cool Coalition is a global multi-stakeholder network that connects a wide range of key actors from government, cities, international organizations, businesses, finance, academia, and civil society groups to facilitate knowledge exchange, advocacy and joint action towards a rapid global transition to efficient and climate-friendly cooling and heat resilience. The Secretariat of the Cool Coalition is based in UNEP. United for Efficiency is a global effort supporting developing and emerging economies to move their markets to energy-efficient appliances and equipment. One of U4E’s flagship initiatives is the establishment and implementation of sustainable cold chain centres of excellent, with a scalable model underway in Africa and being replicated in India, and other markets in due course. UNEP seeks support in the administration, coordination and organization of its India Cooling Programme.
Qualifications/special skills
Education: Undergraduate university degree A minimum of five years of work experience. Previous experience working in financial management is an advantage. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations.
Languages
Languages: Be fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Additional Information
Not available.
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 a project where you had to manage multiple stakeholders? | This question assesses your ability to coordinate effectively with various parties. | Highlight specific strategies you used to ensure all parties were engaged and informed. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing a project? | The interviewer wants to understand your organizational skills and decision-making process. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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