Job Description - Programme Associate (2408813)

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Programme Associate - ( 2408813 ) Grade : G6 Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : one year (Extension subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance & continuing need for position)

Job Posting

: Nov 20, 2024, 2:42:10 AM

Closing Date

: Dec 4, 2024, 2:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Iraq-Erbil

Organization

: EM\_IRQ WHO Representative's Office, Iraq

Schedule

: Full-time

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The incumbent provides a range of support in the day-to-day programme, financial, human resources related and administrative support, including updating of the operational planning budget and finance matters in the ERP as well as a variety of general administrative actions related to the work of the project/programme or technical unit of the Country Office Support Unit.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.• Administer and/or coordinate processing of work products and transactions across programme, financial, and administrative work areas.FinancialReview obligating documents, undertake reconciliations, and prepare reports, as required. Review and process transactions in the enterprise resource planning system and follow up with concerned parties on the receipt of deliverables and finalization of payments.Monitor aspects of the implementation of country activities (such as deadlines, funds for project/programme budget and financial expenditures) according to the approved country work plan, drawing the attention of the supervisor to problems, inconsistencies, and delays.AdministrativeSupport the preparation and monitoring of teamwork plans in the enterprise resource planning system.Coordinate and follow-up on human resources administrative tasks, ranging from providing the team with human resources-related information on rules and procedures, managing the human resourcesplan within the workplan, contracts management, onboarding and follow-ups to performance evaluation reports/performance management and development system issues.Manage the smooth running of the administrative functions, including maintaining an up-to-date status of the office space and acting as the office space focal point for the department.Check, obligate and clear purchase requests for services and equipment, working in close collaboration with relevant colleagues to ensure that ordered services are appropriate.Track/administer the team's client-support/response system and flow of information, monitoring and ensuring the processing of requests and correspondence.Provide administrative support to the organization of internal and external meetings, including the preparation of letters of invitation, documents, cost estimates and travel requests, the distribution of materials and liaison with participants and other stakeholders. Compile and ensure the availability of documentation for team meetings, seminars, and workshops.Establish and or maintain the team's electronic filing system of technical documents and correspondence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education or equivalence training.
Desirable: University degree in business administration, social sciences, or related field.Training in United Nations systems is an advantage.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible work experience relevant to the position (in the secretarial/administrative field).
Desirable: Relevant experience in WHO or in the United Nations system (UN).Experience in enterprise resource planning systems.

Skills

• Proficiency in the use of standard office computer software, note taking and operation of computerized systems and databases.• Demonstrated knowledge of procedures and practices, rules and regulations in an administrative support area in a United Nations or WHO country office. • Ability to undertake research, and prepare reports, briefing materials, and maintain filing systems.• Basic financial accounting skills.• Ability to train, brief and explain administrative procedures to other staff members.• Ability to review, write/draft routine and non-routine correspondence and reports using proper grammar, punctuation and style.• Ability to maintain effective client relationships and proactivity in servicing clients.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic .
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Kurdish.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at USD 31,037 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: . Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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