Deadline: 14 June 2016
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Project Assistant in Harare, Zimbabwe. The duration of this post is 24 months.
The Project Assistant will provide technical assistance to the daily administration and implementation of the programme of Supporting Enhance Climate Action.
UNDP works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Project Assistant will perform the following functions-
- Provide all the necessary liaison, administrative and logistical support to the District Field Officers to ensure smooth and effective implementation of district level activities.
- Support the UNDP Project Analyst to ensure compliance at District level to UNDP processes.
- Compile background material, working papers and statistical data for briefing sessions.
- Arrange programme visits and prepare reports including travel administration functions.
- Assist in preparing for training sessions.
- Prepare payment requests to UNDP including adequate supporting documentation and follow up on status.
- Draft routine correspondence and follow up and respond to queries on programme matters.
- Support with procurement of goods and services including contracts administration.
- Maintain an asset register for programme equipment.
- Collect, maintain and update data relevant to the programme.
- Maintain a consultants’ database for the programme.
- Maintain programme files for technical and financial records and keep information and reference material in a manner which allows easy reference and retrieval.
- Support all internal and external audit and evaluation missions by providing project information and data as may be requested by audit and evaluation missions.
- Support with preparation of work plans, progress reports including financial reports and obtaining necessary approvals and authorizations.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Secondary Education preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance.
- University degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences would be desirable.
- 5 years or more of relevant administrative or programme experience is required at national or international level.
- Experience in Climate Change programming will be an added advantage.
- Working knowledge of the government’s procurement guidelines and procedures is an advantage.
- Appreciation of UNDP processes and procedures in project management is an advantage.
- Knowledge of spreadsheet, database packages and handling of web- based management systems.
- Experience in office management, equipment, usage of computers and office software packages (E-mail/Internet, MS Word, Excel, Publisher etc).
- Fluency in English, required.
- Nationality of Zimbabwe.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNDP.
