Programme Assistant (G-4)

The Programme Assistant (G-4) supports programme planning and operations, ensuring coordination between technical teams, operations units, and external partners. The role includes programme and project support, administrative and financial support, operations and travel support, logistics and event coordination, and knowledge management.

Responsibilities

• Provide programme and project support to technical teams and operations units.
• Deliver administrative and financial support including budget monitoring.
• Support operations and travel arrangements for staff and partners.
• Coordinate administrative and logistics support including event coordination.
• Manage knowledge and communication activities within the programme section.

Requirements

• Completed secondary education is required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.
• Capacity to provide programme management and administrative support.
• Proven experience in managing office calendars and coordinating team meetings.
• Ability to support budget monitoring and financial activities.
• Timely and efficient support in travel management and related arrangements.
• Proficiency in event coordination and logistical support.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, coordinate activities, and meet deadlines even under demanding circumstances.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.
• Basic knowledge of English is desirable.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) is an asset.
• Relevant UN/UNICEF experience is desirable.
• Working knowledge of SAP is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Skills

• Programme Management
• Administrative Support
• Office Calendar Management
• Meeting Coordination
• Budget Monitoring
• Financial Activities Support
• Travel Management
• Event Coordination
• Logistical Support
• Organizational Skills
• SAP
• Programme Planning
• Project Support
• Operations Support
• Knowledge Management

Languages

Spanish, English