VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
LEADER IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Post Title : Programme Associate
Level : GS6
Contract type : Fixed Term Appointment
Duration : 12 Months (renewable)
Duty station : UNFPA country office, Maseru
Organizational Context:
The Programme Associate post is located in the UNFPA Lesotho Country Office (CO) in Maseru. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative and in liaison with program and operations staff , the Programme Associate shall provide program support, financial and Admin services to the program team.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- The Programme Associate supports the implementation and monitoring of UNFPA’s country programme by providing and managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on recommendations.
- Apply established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analysing information relevant to the project.
- Identify procurement needs and prepare necessary documentation and facilitate procurement
- Prepare procurement and travel plans for the program unit
- Provide logistical support for workshops, travels, and all program events
- File and safekeeping of all programme records that include AWPs, reports, communication on programmatic issues, progress reports etc.
- Support audit functions for the programme component
- Take minutes during meetings and file them accordingly
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences or other related field.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Four years of relevant experience in programme support, logistics and administration
- Experience in budget monitoring such as processing budget revisions and preparing financial reports is an asset
- Working experience with implementing partners is an asset
- Technical knowledge on humanitarian issues and/or reproductive health and/or gender and/or protection is an asset
- Working experience with an international organization is an asset
- Familiarity with UN procedures and working methods is an asset
- The position is open to Lesotho Nationals ONLY
HOW TO APPLY :
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the below link on or before Friday the 11th August 2023.
https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2003/job/12627
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.