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UNICEF Nicaragua
Vacancy Notice No. 09/15
Title:
Level:
Duty
station/Section:
Type of Contract:
Date of Entry
Purpo
se:

Programme Assistant
GS-5 (General Services)
Managua, Nicaragua / Programme
Fixed-Term of one year initially
1 July 2015

Under the supervision and technical guideline of the Child Protection and Monitoring & Evaluation
Specialists, the incumbent will provide support in the planning and organizing of a variety of tasks
related to programme/projects implementation and follow-up.

The key responsibilities of the Programme Assistant will be:

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Collects data and other information on development, Child Protection and Monitoring & Evaluation
and/or subject-matter activities. Processes and examines information and data in accordance with
instructions received, making necessary abstracts and computations.
Draft and processes operations in SAP-VISION system in order to verify the accuracy of documentation
processed in accordance with the acceptable accounting procedures for action by supervisor.
Provide technical and administrative support and follow up logistical arrangement, appointments for
supervisor, and making logistical coordination for travels in Programme Section.
Maintains proper record of the section in the implementation of Programme Cycle, updating the
database in SAP/VISION System.
Assists in the preparation of all information material, working papers and financial tables for analysis
and decision making in briefing and review sessions.
Takes notes during meetings, prepares minutes and ensures follow up to actions agreed upon.
Maintains, logs, files and updates records in prescribed format for subsequent use.
Undertakes visits to implementing partners to review systems and procedures for compliance with
UNICEF rules and regulations as well as HACT guidelines and prepare reports and recommendations.
Also carries out assurance visits and spot checks for compliance testing. Prepares and conducts
training to staff and implementing partners.

Minimum
Requireme
nts:

Competen
cies:

How to
apply:

Completion of secondary education

University level studies an asset.
Project development skills.
Computer operating and software skills: Word, Excel, Power Point and Financial SAP
Five years of office experience in similar post, including record-keeping and
processing of information abstracted from computer system.
Fluent in Spanish and working knowledge of the English language.

Highly responsible individual with the following competencies:

Core Values: Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity

Core Competencies: Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results

Functional Competencies: Analyzing, Learning and Researching, Planning and

Organizing, Following instructions and Procedures
Qualified candidates please submit your application letter, CV and P11 form (which can be
downloaded from http://goo.gl/z0NN2j), to email address: jai@unicef.org, under Ref:
Vacancy Notice #09/15, Programme Assistant.
23 April 2015

Closing
Date:
Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and a P11 form, as well
as the two most recent PER/Personnel Evaluations (mandatory for UNICEF & UN candidates)
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified

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persons living with disabilities and HIV, to apply to become a part of our organization.