Within the terms of the organization’s delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme Management Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Provide substantive support to the Head of Programme Management Unit on matters related to the governance and management of programmes;
• Support the presentation of projects to the Project Review Committee (PRC), compilation of documents and their review for accuracy and completeness; determination of required revisions;
• Keep the Head of the Programme Management Unit (PMU) informed on all matters requiring his/her personal attention, assist in formulating options as to how those matters might be handled, and ensure appropriate follow-up, as directed;
• Ensure the recording of programme/project data, and the distribution of information within the pillar by editing and distributing minutes, notes to the file, periodic and regular reports, talking points, etc.;
• Manage meetings, prepare written summaries of projects, and conduct follow-up activities, as appropriate;
• Ensure that project agreements are finalized in a timely manner by completing and submitting for review the French version of the agreement and related annexes;
• Maintain programme/project databases and prepare inputs for reporting and briefing materials/factsheets for internal audiences; consolidate and review quarterly, annual and other reports on programmes and projects;
• Manage the repository of programme/project information and documentation
• Keep abreast of all developments in the pillar across the field offices and sections to prepare appropriate briefings and reports;
• Perform any other tasks as directed by the DSRSG-PO’s Chief of Office and/or the Head of Programme Management Unit.