Position: Project Associate -UNDP (Deadline June 2024)
Overview:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is looking for a Project Associate to support the ongoing peace and confidence-building process in Cyprus. This role is based in Nicosia and offers a full-time position under a National Personnel Service Agreement. The contract is initially for one year, with a possibility of extension.
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Position Overview:
Project Assistant (Nicosia, Cyprus):
- Agency: UNDP
- Grade: NPSA-5
- Contract Duration: 1 year, with possibility of extension
- Practice Area: Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding, and Responsive Institutions
- Required Languages: English and Greek
- Application Deadline: June 28, 2024
- Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
Project Associate (Dili, Timor-Leste):
- Agency: UNDP
- Grade: NB3
- Contract Duration: 1 year, with possibility of extension
- Practice Area: Governance
- Required Languages: English and Tetum (Portuguese is an advantage)
- Application Deadline: June 29, 2024
- Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
Responsibilities:
Project Assistant (Cyprus):
- Administrative support, including management, procurement, human resources, and financial topics
- Coordination with internal and external stakeholders
- Meeting and mission organization
- Project proposal preparation and reporting
- Contract management and procurement support
- Knowledge sharing and participation in training
Project Associate (Timor-Leste):
- Programme implementation and logistics support for webinars and meetings
- Administrative and financial management support
- Liaison with project participants and stakeholders
- File management and travel arrangements
- Recruitment support for project staff
- Event planning and execution
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Required Skills and Experience:
Project Assistant (Cyprus):
- Education: Secondary education or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Experience: 5 years (high school diploma) or 2 years (bachelor’s degree) of administrative or project experience
- Skills: Proficiency in office software and web-based management systems
- Desirable: Experience with UN/international organizations, knowledge of project management, procurement procedures, and bi-communal projects
Project Associate (Timor-Leste):
- Education: Secondary education or a university degree in a relevant field
- Experience: 6 years (secondary education) or 3 years (university degree) of administrative/programme/management support
- Skills: Excellent interpersonal, logistics, writing, and computer skills
- Desirable: Experience in programme implementation, logistics, administrative and financial management, and working with UNDP or similar organizations
Additional Requirements:
Project Assistant (Cyprus):
- Nationals or permanent residents in Cyprus are eligible
- Valid driving license required
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Background and reference checks required
Project Associate (Timor-Leste):
- Fluency in English and Tetum required, Portuguese is an advantage
- Commitment to non-discrimination and zero tolerance for harassment
- Background and reference checks required
Application Links:
These positions both support UNDP’s initiatives but differ in their focus areas and specific responsibilities. The Project Assistant in Cyprus will support conflict prevention and peacebuilding efforts, requiring Greek language skills, while the Project Associate in Timor-Leste will support governance initiatives, needing proficiency in Tetum.
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