Responsibilities: Under the overall supervision of UN Habitat’s Urban Development Programme Officer, the Programme Associate ensures effective delivery of the programme consistent with UN-Habitat rules and regulations.

The Programme Associate is responsible for the following duties:

• Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation activities/processes for, typically, a large and highly complex component of the departmental programme/project initiatives.
• Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics.

• • Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation; monitors status of programme/project proposals; takes necessary action to ensure project documents are completed and submitted to relevant parties for approval.
  • Assists in the preparation and analysis of programme/project budget proposals; provides assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines; reviews and coordinates submissions of programme proposals and budget estimates, ensuring that requisite information is included and justified in terms of proposed activities; propose adjustments as necessary; prepares reports and ensures that outputs/services are properly categorized.
  • Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects; categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses data related to programmes/projects, e.g. accounting records, outputs, resources utilized, deviations/revisions, etc.; carries out periodic status reviews, identifies issues and initiates requisite follow-up actions; prepares revised budget estimates; reports on budget revisions, expenditures and obligations, verifies availability of funds; ensures necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system; initiates financial authorizations for expenditures.
  • Collaborates with programme/project managers on performance reporting; liaises with relevant parties on the interpretation of the activities/services scheduled in the PB and various planning instruments such as the medium-term plan and internal work plans; provides assistance on reporting requirements, guidelines, rules and procedures and ensures completeness and accuracy of data submitted.
  • Drafts programme/project summaries, coordinates review and clearance process, and coordinates with editor, translation services, etc. on finalization and publication of report multiple languages.
  • Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with a diverse organisational units to initiate requests, prepare standard terms of reference against programme/project objectives, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions and resolve issues related to project implementation, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, organisation of and participation in training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.
  • Prepares, maintains and updates files (electronic and paper) and internal databases; designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, statistical tables, graphic content, and other background materials/notes to facilitate inspection and other reviews.
  • Drafts correspondence and communications related to all aspects of programme/project administration, including work plan and budgets, revisions and other related issues, as well as prepares unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.
  • Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff.

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• • • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
  • • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
    • Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
    • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

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    Education: High School Certificate is required. or bachelor’s degree…

    Education: High School Certificate is required. or bachelor’s degree…

     

    Education:

    High School Certificate is required. or bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering or related field is desirable

     

    Experience:

    6 years of relevant experience in coordinating projects/programme at national or international level in related areas such as urban development, architecture is required for high school certificate holders and 2 years of experience for first degree holders is required. Previous work with international organizations or NGOs is preferable. Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud programmes (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) is preferable Experience with proposal writing and reporting is preferable

    Language:

    Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

     

    Education:

    High School Certificate is required. or bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering or related field is desirable

     

    Experience:

    6 years of relevant experience in coordinating projects/programme at national or international level in related areas such as urban development, architecture is required for high school certificate holders and 2 years of experience for first degree holders is required. Previous work with international organizations or NGOs is preferable. Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud programmes (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) is preferable Experience with proposal writing and reporting is preferable

    Language:

    Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

    Education:

    Education: Education: High School Certificate is required. or bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering or related field is desirable

     

    Experience:Experience:

    6 years of relevant experience in coordinating projects/programme at national or international level in related areas such as urban development, architecture is required for high school certificate holders and 2 years of experience for first degree holders is required. Previous work with international organizations or NGOs is preferable. Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud programmes (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) is preferable Experience with proposal writing and reporting is preferable

    Language:Language:

    Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

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    Contract type: ICA Contract level: Local ICA Support, level 6 Contract d…

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    1. Contract type: ICA
    2. Contract level: Local ICA Support, level 6
    3. Contract duration: 12 months (Renewable according to budget availability and performance satisfaction

    For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
    https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

     

    1. Contract type: ICA
    2. Contract level: Local ICA Support, level 6
    3. Contract duration: 12 months (Renewable according to budget availability and performance satisfaction

    For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
    https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

    1. Contract type: ICA
    2. Contract level: Local ICA Support, level 6
    3. Contract duration: 12 months (Renewable according to budget availability and performance satisfaction
  • Contract type: ICA
  • Contract type: ICA
  • Contract level: Local ICA Support, level 6
  • Contract level: Local ICA Support, level 6
  • Contract duration: 12 months (Renewable according to budget availability and performance satisfaction
  • Contract duration: 12 months (Renewable according to budget availability and performance satisfactionFor more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
    https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspxhttps://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx