Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The position is located within the Human Rights Service of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). UNAMA was established to support the Afghan government and people in their efforts to promote peace, stability, and human rights in the country. The organization operates in various regions of Afghanistan, focusing on human rights, governance, and development. UNAMA employs a diverse workforce, including international and national staff, and collaborates with various stakeholders to achieve its mission.
Job Overview:
The Programme Management Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the Human Rights Service of UNAMA by performing a wide range of office support and administrative functions. This position is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the team, assisting in the preparation of reports, and managing communications. The incumbent will be responsible for drafting responses to correspondence, monitoring the team's outputs, and ensuring compliance with legal and financial requirements. Additionally, the Programme Management Assistant will assist in data collection and analysis related to human rights monitoring, contributing to the preparation of presentations and reports. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to: responding to routine correspondence, drafting communications, and producing complex documents and reports. They will monitor and process the team's outputs, assist in verifying documents for compliance, and compile information for reports and meetings. The Programme Management Assistant will also assist in data analysis, prepare presentation materials, maintain schedules, and perform data entry functions. Other responsibilities include managing mail and documents, maintaining electronic filing systems, providing software support, and translating documents as needed. The role may also involve guiding less experienced staff on office processes and procedures.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A first-level university degree in business, administration, management, finance, or related fields is preferred and can reduce the required work experience. The position requires a minimum of three years of experience in general office support or related areas, with experience in administrative support, budget management, and database management being essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required, and experience in research and information compilation is desirable.
Educational Background:
The minimum educational requirement for this position is a high school diploma or equivalent. However, candidates with a first-level university degree in relevant fields such as business, administration, or management will be given preference and will have a reduced experience requirement.
Experience:
A minimum of three years of experience in general office support or a related area is required. This experience can be reduced to one year for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher in relevant fields. Candidates should have experience in administrative support, including budget management and database management, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Languages:
English is required for this position, as it is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Additionally, proficiency in Pashto and Dari is required, as these languages are essential for effective communication within the context of the job. The UN Language Framework outlines the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, which candidates should consult for further details.
Additional Notes:
The job does not specify a deadline for applications, and additional notes regarding contract duration, seniority level, and compensation are not provided. However, it is important to note that the position is based in Gardez, Afghanistan, and may involve working in a challenging environment. Candidates should be prepared for the responsibilities associated with working in a UN mission and be committed to upholding the values and principles of the United Nations.
The position is located within the Human Rights Service of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). UNAMA was established to support the Afghan government and people in their efforts to promote peace, stability, and human rights in the country. The organization operates in various regions of Afghanistan, focusing on human rights, governance, and development. UNAMA employs a diverse workforce, including international and national staff, and collaborates with various stakeholders to achieve its mission.
Job Overview:
The Programme Management Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the Human Rights Service of UNAMA by performing a wide range of office support and administrative functions. This position is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the team, assisting in the preparation of reports, and managing communications. The incumbent will be responsible for drafting responses to correspondence, monitoring the team's outputs, and ensuring compliance with legal and financial requirements. Additionally, the Programme Management Assistant will assist in data collection and analysis related to human rights monitoring, contributing to the preparation of presentations and reports. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to: responding to routine correspondence, drafting communications, and producing complex documents and reports. They will monitor and process the team's outputs, assist in verifying documents for compliance, and compile information for reports and meetings. The Programme Management Assistant will also assist in data analysis, prepare presentation materials, maintain schedules, and perform data entry functions. Other responsibilities include managing mail and documents, maintaining electronic filing systems, providing software support, and translating documents as needed. The role may also involve guiding less experienced staff on office processes and procedures.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A first-level university degree in business, administration, management, finance, or related fields is preferred and can reduce the required work experience. The position requires a minimum of three years of experience in general office support or related areas, with experience in administrative support, budget management, and database management being essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required, and experience in research and information compilation is desirable.
Educational Background:
The minimum educational requirement for this position is a high school diploma or equivalent. However, candidates with a first-level university degree in relevant fields such as business, administration, or management will be given preference and will have a reduced experience requirement.
Experience:
A minimum of three years of experience in general office support or a related area is required. This experience can be reduced to one year for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher in relevant fields. Candidates should have experience in administrative support, including budget management and database management, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Languages:
English is required for this position, as it is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Additionally, proficiency in Pashto and Dari is required, as these languages are essential for effective communication within the context of the job. The UN Language Framework outlines the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, which candidates should consult for further details.
Additional Notes:
The job does not specify a deadline for applications, and additional notes regarding contract duration, seniority level, and compensation are not provided. However, it is important to note that the position is based in Gardez, Afghanistan, and may involve working in a challenging environment. Candidates should be prepared for the responsibilities associated with working in a UN mission and be committed to upholding the values and principles of the United Nations.
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