Programme Assistant (m/f) - Zagreb

• Employer: UNICEF ured za Hrvatsku

Job description

Under supervision of the Programme Officer, performs a variety of information gathering, monitoring, technical and administrative services of moderate scope and difficulty, in support of Young Child Development and Child Protection Programmes of UNICEF - Office for Croatia.

The incumbent will cover the following duties:
- maintain regular communication with project partners
- assist in the administrative process of project partners’requests for assistance
- assist in progress monitoring and provide basic guidance to partners and consultants
- assist in preparation of seminars and conferences
- contribute to the preparation of reports, project documents and submissions to programme partners by providing information, preparing tables and drafting relatively routine sections
- organize data and information, prepare and maintain records, documents and monitoring plans of project/programme implementation
- work with other members of the team on developing programme strategies and plans
- may be required to carry out specific administrative operational/control tasks for project/programme activities

Requirements

Essential Requirements, Qualifications and Experience:
- completion of secondary education, but University degree is an advantage (humanistic sciences, preferably social work or similar humanistic orientation)
- six years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative work, of which at least one year closely related to support of programme activities
- ability to research, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information
- ability to work well in a team and cope under stressful and difficult circumstances
- excellent command of English and Croatian, written and spoken
- excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills
- excellent computer skills
- experience of work in UN agency or other international organisation is an advantage
- knowledge of organization’s programme policies and rights-based programming is an asset

If you have the required education, skills and experience and want to make an active contribution to build a better world for children, please apply through WEB portal MojPosao with P11 form (http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc), motivation letter and your resume in English by 10 September 2010 (electronic application through WEB portal MojPosao is mandatory – MojPosao - PA22010)

Applicants must be citizens of Croatia. Only complete applications will be considered.
Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Professional qualification:

High school

Work experience:

6

Languages:

English (advanced)

What we offer

Job type:

Temporary