EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Supplemental training in programme management, administration or related area is desirable. Must have passed the United Nations Global General Service Test (GGST), Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away from Headquarters.
Work ExperienceA minimum of five (5) years experience in the implementation of environmental programmes or project administration, technical cooperation or related area is required.
Experience dealing with programme development, budgetary and administrative issues is required.
Experience related to project management monitoring and planning is required.
Experience in programme implementation at the international level and preferably in developing countries is desirable.
Experience implementing air quality projects is desirable.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
• Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation work for air quality projects in the Pollution and Health Unit; monitors status of programme/project proposals and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval.
• Compiles, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific air quality programmes/projects and related topics or issues.
• Reviews project documents especially cost plans/budgets, for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures prior to submission for final approval and signature; identifies inconsistencies; distributes project documents to relevant parties upon approval.
• Reviews budget revisions; verifies availability of funds; ensures necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system.
• Serves as focal point for administrative coordination of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with a diverse organizational units to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.
• Compiles, summarizes and enters data on project delivery; drafts related status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, budget overruns, etc. and brings to the attention of management.
• Drafts correspondence on budget-related issues and prepares and updates periodic reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries, accounting spreadsheets, etc.
• Provides general office assistance and updates to the Air Quality webpage regularly; responds to complex information requests and inquiries; reviews, logs and routes incoming correspondence; sets up and maintains files/records; organizes meetings, workshops; handles routine administrative tasks, such as maintaining attendance records, etc.
Job Requirements
Required education
Required relevant work experience
Required languages:
