Programme Assistant

Consultant Programme & Policy

Overview

Support the implementation of disability inclusion initiatives across the UN in Bhutan.

You have:

• A first-level university degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in working with Microsoft Office Suite (Minimum Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in data/information management and consolidation.
• Good communication skills, good organizational and analytical skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Contract

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Result of Service

• Disability equality advanced through UN-wide disability inclusion initiatives, including the implementation of the Accessibility Plan 2024–2028 and the Disability Inclusion Surge. • SDG Partnership Week, Agenda Chika, and RCO events successfully planned and implemented. • Timely and accurate reporting through UNINFO and End-Year Review completed. • Advocacy, outreach, and awareness campaigns effectively delivered with a focus on inclusion. • RCO leadership and team supported in coordination, communication, and programme functions.

Work Location

Thimphu, Bhutan

Expected duration

21Oct2025-31Dec2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Office, the Junior Programme Assistant will: • Disability Inclusion: Support the implementation of disability inclusion initiatives across the United Nations in Bhutan, including the Accessibility Plan 2024–2028 and Disability Inclusion Surge, including outreach, awareness, and training initiatives. • Programme and Coordination Support: Provide support for the SDG Partnership Week, Agenda Chika, RCO events, and the normative working group’s annual costing plan; assist in meetings and capacity-building under the Gender Surge. • Data and Results Monitoring: Update and validate data in the UNINFO system, liaise with agency focal points for reporting, and provide logistical support for the End-Year Review. • Communications and Advocacy: Assist in outreach campaigns, awareness-raising, and advocacy, ensuring gender and disability inclusion are mainstreamed across UN programmes. • Other Support: Draft concept notes and background materials for RCO and Steering Committee meetings and provide technical/administrative assistance to the RC, Head of Office, and RCO team.

Qualifications/special skills

A first-level university degree in a relevant field. Knowledge and skills in Information Communication Technology (ICT) and technical support. Experience in working with Microsoft Office Suite (Minimum Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience in data/information management and consolidation. Experience in meeting organization and coordination. Good communication skills, good organizational and analytical skills and the ability to organize data and information. Good time management skills and proactive and self-motivated team player.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

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.

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