Project Associate in UNDP
The UNDP Project Associate will provide support for the implementation of CIDI and ETC project activities under the direct supervision of the respective project managers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support to implementation of Projects’ components:
- Provides support to the management of day-to-day activities, with due regard to prevailing standards and best practice.
- Development of action plans, work plans and relevant budgets.
Ensures projects align with approved budgets and promptly reports any deviations to the immediate supervisor.
- Supports the recruitment processes necessary for the implementation of the Projects’ activities.
- Provides support in organization of external evaluation of the Projects.
Support to Project Manager in administrative and finance activities on the day-to-day basis:
Assists the Project Manager in ERP project setup, budget entry, revision, award status, fund tracking, and project closure.
- Creates requisitions in ERP, prepares invoices, follows up on timely submission of F10.
- Supports Project Manager in preparation and implementation of procurement plans from the financial aspect.
- Preparation of inventory reports, if any.
Business Process Quality Assurance:
- Facilitate business processes followed by the Projects in line with the UNDP regulations and rules, policies and the UNDP internal control framework.
- Compilation and design of background information for formulation of project work plans, draft annual/quarterly budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements, and drafts of quarterly project financial reports.
Support to the Project Manager in effective mainstreaming of gender equality:
- Provides effective support to the Project Manager in mainstreaming gender equality in Projects implementation as well as that knowledge on gender equality is incorporated in the projects’ knowledge management activities and products.
- Ensures that all the data, when collecting and compiling inputs relating to programme, are sex and age disaggregated and evaluated from the gender point of view.
- In the preparation of meetings/consultations/trainings/commissions ensure minimum 30% participation of the other sex.
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing within the Project, related to POPP application:
- Participates in trainings for the operations/projects staff on HR, Finance, Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures, and organizes briefings for the project staff where necessary on new internal procedures.
- When necessary, provides guidance to project staff in business processes, administrative and other requirements, and procedures.
- Sound contribution to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
- Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in projects.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization
Required Skills and Experience for Project Associate for UNDP :
Education: Secondary education and bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business or public administration will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
Experience: Minimum 7 years (with Secondary education) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible administrative or project experience is required at the national or international level.
Required Skills:
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Skilled in recognizing and addressing discrimination, promoting a fair and respectful work environment free from harassment and abuse.
- Understand the language associated with gender, equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Desired Skills:
Proficient in computer usage, advanced spreadsheet and database skills, familiarity with automated procurement systems, and adept at web-based management systems.”
- Knowledge of finance management system used by UNDP would be an asset.
Languages: Written and verbal fluency in English and official BiH languages.
Contract Duration: 1 Year
“The application deadline for the UNDP Project Associate role is set for October 12, 2023.”
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