Programme Management Individual Contractor
Provide administrative and logistical support for program execution.
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Overview
Provide administrative and logistical support for program execution.
You have:
- A Bachelor degree in political science, social sciences, business, law, development issues, economics, or other related field is required.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
- No previous work experience is required.
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
The programme Assistant will provide administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth execution of tasks and operations.
Work Location
ESCWA
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
- Background and Objective This IC is located within the Strategy, Planning, Accountability, Results and Knowledge Section (SPARK) at ESCWA. The Strategy, Planning, Accountability, Results, Knowledge (SPARK) team strives to support ESCWA in its drive to become a place of choice and centre of excellence in knowledge and well informed solutions. The SPARK team provides advice to ESCWA's Senior Management in developing strategies and plans under which people, process and technologies are well aligned; and strategic, operational and support functions work in a complementary way to attain measurable results. 2. Duties and Responsibilities • Undertakes research and analysis related to the work of SPARK. • Contributes to the preparation of background notes, analysis, reports and proposals for activities related to SPARK in both English and Arabic. • Provides logistical and substantive backstopping to preparing background documents, briefs, and presentations, as well as workshop reports. • Takes thorough notes during meetings and discussions in the focus group, consultation meetings and interviews. • Assists with other tasks as required.
Qualifications/special skills
A Bachelor degree in political science, social sciences, business, law, development issues, economics, or other related field is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. No previous work experience is required
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.
Additional Information
Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.
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 provide an example of how you've successfully supported a team in achieving a project goal? | This question assesses your ability to facilitate teamwork and contribute to project outcomes. | Share a specific instance where your contributions had a notable impact on the team's success. |
| Describe a situation where you had to conduct research for a project. What steps did you take? | The interviewer wants to understand your research approach and analytical skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple assignments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you have effectively communicated complex information. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to take thorough notes during meetings? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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