Program Assistant-Culture Sector

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UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information. UNESCO promotes knowledge sharing and the free flow of ideas to accelerate mutual understanding and a more perfect knowledge of each other's lives. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015.

Job Description

Under the general authority and direct supervision of the Chief of Culture, New Delhi the incumbent will be responsible for the overall administrative function of the culture sector for the Regular Program of UNESCO Office for the South Asian region. He/she will assume the tasks of the program assistant. He/she will adhere to the laid down administrative process for smooth operations of the activities of the Office, within the specified timeline. The incumbent will ensure the smooth functioning of the administrative requirement and support the sector in achieving the desirable outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

Sector Administrative Planning and Reporting:

• Support the Culture Sector in preparing and updating activity plans and trackers.
• Facilitate coordination between intra and inter-sectoral in day-to-day activities.
• Support the CLT sector in maintaining data and information of the CLT sector.
• Assist the sector in providing records and information for reporting.

Contract Management:

• Support the culture sector in preparing the terms of reference (Tor) for consultants/contractors and follow the UNESCO procedure for final contract approval.
• Ensure the process of contract management is followed as laid down under the standard procedures of UNESCO.
• Prepare the final contract for the Culture Sector as per the financial rules and regulations of UNESCO.

Finance and Procurement Accountabilities:

• Assist and inform the supervisor on the financial status using management information systems and reporting.
• Verify and process payments of vendors or contractors.
• Assist the sector with basic financial procedures, payment requirements, banking, and currency provisions.
• Keep track of budget levels and alert the supervisor and concerned managers to avoid potential shortfalls in funds (validating information and identifying any errors or irregularities).
• Assist in preparing, estimating, and finalizing procurement plans for the sector.
• Carry out a preliminary analysis of budgets and request budget revisions, if required, cross-check the consistency of figures.
• Identify any other anomalies, alert the supervisor, and undertake transactions to correct errors/omissions.
• Ensure adequate reporting of the projects/programs regularly in line with UNESCO’s established practices.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• A minimum of high school degree

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in finance, administration, economics, social sciences, culture, or related areas.

Languages

• Excellent Knowledge (written or spoken) of English

Skills and Knowledge

• Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong service orientation and ability to deal efficiently with partners at different levels.
• Ability to analyze, interpret financial data, and monitor budgets.
• Good organizational and coordination skills; ability to take initiative, establish priorities, and monitor own work plans.
• Ability to manage heavy workloads and meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail and quality of work.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and provide efficient, quality and timely support and capacity to work efficiently with complex and sensitive situations.
• Sense of integrity and confidentiality.

IT Skills:

• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and database packages.

Desirable qualifications

Academics

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social sciences, or related field.

Work Experience

• Work experience in the UN system.
• Relevant experience in the field of civil society or government organization in India.

 Skills and Competencies

• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with external agencies and vendors.
• Knowledge of project related to culture sector.
• Knowledge of UN administrative and financial processes.

Languages

• Good knowledge of French is desirable.

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