Project Assistant

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Position Title: Project Assistant
Location: Beirut
Country: Lebanon
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is a regional commission established to serve Arab States. Its mission is to support capacity building on climate change and sustainable development issues. ESCWA operates under the umbrella of the Arab Centre for Climate Change Policies, focusing on climate change and natural resource sustainability. The organization plays a crucial role in fostering regional cooperation and addressing challenges related to climate resilience. ESCWA has a diverse workforce and operates in multiple countries across the Arab region, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainable development and climate action.

Job Overview:
The Project Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the preparation and delivery of meetings, activities, and services aimed at strengthening climate resilience through regional cooperation. The focus will be on climate change processes, combating sand and dust storms, and addressing related challenges. The incumbent will work closely with the Climate Change and Natural Resources Sustainability Cluster Lead and a project pillar coordinator to ensure effective communication and coordination among stakeholders. This position requires a proactive approach to managing tasks and responsibilities, ensuring that all project-related activities are executed efficiently and effectively. The Project Assistant will be expected to contribute to the overall success of the project by facilitating meetings, drafting documents, and supporting logistical arrangements.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Assistant will be responsible for a comprehensive set of duties, including: taking meeting notes, drafting meeting summaries, and preparing task lists to facilitate work planning and follow-up actions; drafting, formatting, proofing, and translating information notes, agendas, and flyers for meetings, workshops, and events in both English and Arabic; creating webpage narratives and social media content for upcoming events; troubleshooting coordination issues and supporting communication with meeting partners, speakers, and participants; maintaining meeting registration lists and tracking finalization of meeting documents; supporting the setup and conduct of online meetings and webinars; and assisting with the logistical and administrative organization of meetings, workshops, and events. Attention to detail and a commitment to teamwork and client orientation are essential for success in this role.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in environment, climate change, natural resource management, economics, project management, or communications. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of environment, climate change, or natural resource management is required, along with at least 1 year of demonstrated experience in project management, project coordination, or communications. Additionally, candidates should have professional experience in drafting and proofing meeting documents related to climate change or natural resource management, which is considered desirable.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as environment, climate change, natural resource management, economics, project management, or communications. Candidates must submit a copy of their educational degree as part of the application process, and incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the fields of environment, climate change, or natural resource management. Additionally, candidates should have at least 1 year of demonstrated experience in project management, project coordination, or communications. This experience should include professional involvement in drafting and proofing documents related to climate change or natural resource management, which is highly desirable for this role.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Arabic is required for this position, as these are the working languages of ESCWA. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in all four areas of language use: speaking, reading, writing, and understanding. Knowledge of French is also beneficial, as it is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, but it is not mandatory for this role.

Additional Notes:
Recruitment for this position is conducted on a local basis, meaning that candidates must have the legal right to live and work in Lebanon. The position is for a duration of 6 months, and it is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or training. The organization is committed to ensuring a transparent and fair recruitment process, and it does not require any financial information from applicants.