Programme Associate

The Programme Associate supports the development and implementation of programmes related to women's economic empowerment, providing operational, administrative, and programmatic support. The role involves financial management, programme implementation, and coordination with various stakeholders to promote gender-responsive economic policies and financing for women entrepreneurs.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced administrative and logistical support to the formulation and management of programmes including preparation of work plans, budgets, and proposals.
• Provide technical guidance on routine delivery and reporting of programme activities and finances.
• Coordinate audit information collection and support implementation of audit recommendations.
• Contribute to development or update of standard operating procedures and business processes in programme and project management.
• Review programme data for CO Senegal website and compile data for documents and speeches.
• Provide advanced administrative support to financial management including budget monitoring, financial reporting, and transaction posting in Quantum system.
• Oversee logistical, administrative and financial arrangements for meetings, workshops, events, and missions.
• Manage travel arrangements for the Programme Team.
• Prepare public information materials and briefing packets.
• Provide administrative support to Resource Mobilization including preparation of agreements and follow-up on contributions.
• Support synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices related to programme management and finance.
• Coordinate training organization for office staff and partners on programme and operations related issues.
• Perform other duties as necessary for efficient functioning of the Office and Organisation.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration is an asset.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Finance or programme management/support.
• Experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages is required.
• Experience in supporting a team is required.
• Demonstrated experience in developing complex financial reports is desirable.
• Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
• Experience in developing reports for donors within an international organizational context is desirable.
• Fluency in French is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (English or Spanish).

Skills

• Programme Management
• Financial Reporting
• Donor Reporting
• ERP System Experience
• Oracle Cloud
• Office Applications
• Team Support and Training
• Finance Management
• Programme Implementation
• Administrative Support

Languages

French, English, Spanish