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• Offers technical support for programming processes to
  be are carried out in conformity with UNDP standards and policies;
• Supports the orderly operation of the project
  activities, in line with established procedures and within established
  budgets;
• Supports the management of the project budgets;
  Co-ordinate with other staff on related issues during preparation of
  budget reports.
• Provides guidance for the preparation, delivery and
  review of project reports, letters and other documents related to the
  project;
• Works in liaison with UNDP and RCO to support
  administrative and human resource processes according to UN rules and
  regulations;
• Liaise with UNDP and RCO to support recruitment, and
  payment and procurement of project personnel and services;
• Liaise with UNDP and RCO to coordinate asset management
  including ensuring the safekeeping of office property, annual physical
  inventory, preparing reports and cost analysis, and recommending
  replacement/disposal of equipment and supplies;
• Technically supports the implementation of a
  communications strategy to advance project impact and sustainability;
• Liaise with administrative staff to ensure general
  office management, including cleaning services and the procurement,
  maintenance and repair of equipment and supplies;
• Supports arrangements for meetings, workshops,
  trainings, seminars and visitors etc., including coordination of support
  for protocol matters and travel arrangements (i.e. airline tickets, visas,
  hotels, daily subsistence allowance, and vehicle maintenance).
• Undertakes any other activities required for the
  fulfillment of the mandate of the post.

• The United Nations UNDP Project Assistant should hold a
  Bachelor’s degree in Development Social or Economic Studies and
  specialized studies on Project management; MSc on Project Management will
  be an asset. 
• A minimum of five years of professional experience on
  programme and operations implementation.
• Past experience working with UNDP will be an asset.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficiency in Microsoft
  applications including Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• Language and
  IT Skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English.

• Working knowledge of United Nations Rules and
  Regulations relating to procurement and administration;
• Possess the ability to perform work of confidential
  nature and handle a large volume of work;
• Good working knowledge of administrative rules and
  regulations;
• Excellent IT skills, knowledge of ATLAS;
• Ability to provide input to business processes
  re-engineering, implementation of new systems;
• Ability to supervise and train support staff;
• Leadership and Self-Management;
• Excellent computer skills (including finance and
  administration systems);
• Possess the ability to maintain a variety of complex
  records and to prepare reports from such Records;
• Excellent communication, documentation and presentation
  skills;

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