Batch Recruitment: 2 x Programme Associate (GS6) FT post, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea ( Case # 126765 & 126779)

• Country: Papua New Guinea
• Vacancies No: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• No of Jobs: N/A
  
• Education: Completion of Secondary Education
• Experience: 6 years
  
• Gender: Both

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

· Facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by providing information and drafting selected sections of it.

· Ensuring the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of government & NGO’s proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs).

· Conducting programme monitoring in UNICEF focus districts for cash and supplies and informing team-members on the status.

· Helping conduct regular spot checks of partner’s projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting systems.

· Monitoring and tracking the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery.

· Supporting the programme section in researching, compiling, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations.

· Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs) and making amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.

· Carrying out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for his/her section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants. · Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.

· Regularly monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of section by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up.

· Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.

· Supports capacity development activities related to programme development by preparing training materials and participating in exercises.

Impact Result

S/He is accountable for the full spectrum of administrative and project/programme support activities. The key results have an impact on the overall performance of the country office and success in the implementation of project/programme activities. Accurate programme monitoring and recommendations, data entry and presentation of information ensure proper programme decision-making.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
• A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required. Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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