UNICEF Kolkata Office
Name of Post: Senior Programme Assistant - District support
Purpose of the post:
The incumbent will serve as a conduit between the districts where UNICEF has a convergent programme or presence, and the State Office. Collecting and sharing knowledge, highlighting best practices and pro-actively problem-solving. Also providing quality assurance, compliance, logistical and administrative support as required.
Qualifications, Experience and competencies required:
• Secondary School certificate, preferably supplemented by a course in any of the social sciences.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible programme and/or administrative experience. Familiarity with standard UNICEF programmes and monitoring financial practices are desirable, as are knowledge of DevInfo, Budget Management tools and contracting procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of local language of the duty station is an asset.
• Familiarity with village empowerment, district planning and all aspects of UNICEF integrated districts and those that have a District Facilitator presence.
• Analytical skills and good problem solving ability.
• Results focus
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural team.
Purpose of the post:
The incumbent will serve as a conduit between the districts where UNICEF has a convergent programme or presence, and the State Office. Collecting and sharing knowledge, highlighting best practices and pro-actively problem-solving. Also providing quality assurance, compliance, logistical and administrative support as required.
Qualifications, Experience and competencies required:
• Secondary School certificate, preferably supplemented by a course in any of the social sciences.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible programme and/or administrative experience. Familiarity with standard UNICEF programmes and monitoring financial practices are desirable, as are knowledge of DevInfo, Budget Management tools and contracting procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of local language of the duty station is an asset.
• Familiarity with village empowerment, district planning and all aspects of UNICEF integrated districts and those that have a District Facilitator presence.
• Analytical skills and good problem solving ability.
• Results focus
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural team.
Last Date: 24th August 2010
Application consisting of a cover letter and an up-to-date CV should be sent by email to devpro@pmsind.org by 24th August 2010. In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please clearly mention the Title and Location of the post (Sr. Programme Assistant - Kolkata) in the subject line of your e-mail/application. Only applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged. This vacancy is open to Indian nationals only.
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