Programme Management Assistant - Geneve, Schweiz - United Nations

United Nations

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Geneve, Schweiz

vor 5 Tagen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

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Beschreibung

This position is located in the Office of the Chief, Special Procedures Branch (SPB), Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division (TESPRDD) of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva.

The incumbent works under the overall supervision of the Chief of Branch and the functional supervision of the Programme Management Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

Within limits of delegated authority, the Programme Management Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

Provides assistance in planning and implementing activities/processes for, the Special Procedures Branch.
Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on programmes, budgets, and staffing for the Branch.
Assists in the preparation and analysis of programme/project budget proposals; provides assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines; reviews and coordinates submissions of programme proposals and budget estimates, ensuring that requisite information is included and justified in terms of proposed activities; propose adjustments as necessary; prepares reports and ensures that outputs/services are properly categorized.
Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects; categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses data related to programmes/projects, e.g. accounting records, outputs, resources utilized, deviations/revisions, etc.; carries out periodic status reviews, identifies issues and initiates requisite followup actions; prepares revised budget estimates; reports on budget revisions, expenditures and obligations, verifies availability of funds; ensures necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system; initiates financial authorizations for expenditures.
Collaborates with programme/project managers on performance reporting; liaises with relevant parties on the interpretation of the activities/services scheduled in the PB and various planning instruments such as the mediumterm plan and internal work plans; provides assistance on reporting requirements, guidelines, rules and procedures and ensures completeness and accuracy of data submitted.
Serves as focal point for human resources within the Branch, including providing support to recruitment processes; tracking post incumbency and vacancies and generating human resourcesrelated statistics; providing support in matters related to recruitments, renewals and separations across the branch; providing guidance to colleagues on human resources matters and procedures; and liaising with PSMS on various staffing queries and recruitment processes.
Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with a diverse organisational units to initiate requests, prepare standard terms of reference against programme/project objectives, obtain necessary clearances, process and followup on administrative actions and resolve issues related to project implementation, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.
Provides assistance in the organization of Branch meetings and updates the calendar of activities organized by the Chief of Branch, as well as compilation and circulation of reports.
Prepares, maintains and updates files (electronic and paper) and internal databases, including the electronic filing system of the Office of the Chief of Branch and the Branch's management shared drive; designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, statistical tables and other background materials/notes to facilitate inspection and other reviews.
Drafts correspondence and communications related to all aspects of programme/project administration, including work plan and budgets, revisions and other related issues, as well as prepares unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.
Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of