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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project Assistant (Office based)
Brasília
FULL TIME
November 6, 2024
The Brazilian government, through South-South cooperation, seeks to contribute to improving sustainable development indicators in countries on the American, African and Asian continents. To this end, it has signed cooperation agreements that allow the transfer of technology and knowledge, the sharing of experiences and good practices in public policies with a view to developing individual and institutional capabilities in partner countries.
Provides administrative support to the SSC projectsfocusing on achievement ofthe following results:
- Provides administrative support to the SSC projects focusing on achievement of results such as ensuring proper support to learning activities and performance management. Support the preparation and update of project work plans, budgets and briefs and other documents as necessary.
- Support projects monitoring activities; Perform administrative tasks related to projects implementation; Provide logistical support for Project Board meetings, workshops, and other meetings as tasked by the project manager, including the preparation of meeting minutes; Maintain up-to-date files and records of project documentation.
- Support the timely preparation and submission of progress reports, project reviews, financial reports, audit reports, programme evaluations, and any other required project reports; Assist in projects financial resources management, human Resources Management, efficient procurement, and logistical services; Support forward-looking information and communication management.
- Creation of requisitions in Quantum for projects, register of goods receipt in Quantum and undertake other project related Quantum transactions; Process travel arrangements related to projects; Articulate and follow-up, daily, with project partners and donors, to support smooth implementation of project, including other UN Agencies and UNDP Country Offices.
- Support the formulation and implementation of South-South and Triangular Cooperation Programme Activities and Strategies; Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
- Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO and assigned project focusing on achievement results such as participation in the trainings for the operations/projects staff on programme;
- Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. The key results will support the efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation of the projects, in accordance with UNDP policies and procedures and donor requirements
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the project.
Institutional Arrangement
Core Competencies:
- LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
- LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.
- LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
- LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
- LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
- LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
- LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
- Develop effective strategies and prioritised plans in line with UNDP’s mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.
- Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
- Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchange.
- Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity
- Secondary education (Complete Education at High School Level) is required.
- University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Administration, Economics, International Relations, International Cooperation, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Engineering or related areas will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
- Minimum 4 years (with Secondary education) or 1 year (with Bachelor´s degree) of relevant professional experience in identifying, preparing, executing and/or monitoring international cooperation projects or in international organizations;
- Ability to take responsibility and work under pressure.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Strong experience and ability to work in a team and actively seek networking;
- At least 2 additional years of relevant experience in identifying, preparing, executing and/or monitoring international cooperation projects or in international organizations, in addition to the mandatory experience.
- At least 1 practical work experience related to South-South and Triangular Cooperation Projects;
- Technical knowledge of South-South and Triangular Cooperation and related matters;
- Experience in participating and/or organizing international events.
- Fluency in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
- “Working knowledge” in French is desirable;
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