Programme Assistant, SROC, Suriname Liaison Office, GS-5

Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean, based in Jamaica, and direct supervision of the Suriname Liaison Officer, the Programme Assistant supports the design, planning, execution and management of UNFPA’s programme.

THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND

Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean invites applications from suitably qualified nationals of Suriname and Caribbean nationals residing in Suriname.

This is not an international position   

JOB ID NO.: 21719

CLOSING DATE: Friday, November 29, 2024 

JOB TITLE: Programme Assistant, SROC, Suriname Liaison Office, GS-5

POST LEVEL: GS-5

CATEGORY: Fixed Term

POST NUMBER: 00108542

POST TYPE: Non-rotational

DUTY STATION: UNFPA Sub-regional Office, Suriname

DURATION:One year (renewable)

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: UNFPA Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean for the English and Dutch Speaking Caribbean  

 Organizational Setting and Location

Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean, based in Jamaica, and direct supervision of the Suriname Liaison Officer, the Programme Assistant supports the design, planning, execution and management of UNFPA’s programme by providing administrative, programmatic, logistical, and operational support, including supply chain and logistical support in humanitarian contexts. 

The Programme Assistant will provide support to ensure that the business processes are followed in the processing of financial transactions related to office management and operations. He/she is instrumental in facilitating administrative support and office management/operations using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems - particularly Quantum ERP- and ensuring compliance with established procedures. The PA will furthermore implement and support the adherence and monitoring of UNFPA internal remote audit recommendations and has the responsibility to safekeep and reconcile assets. 

Responsibilities and Duties, inter alia

• Provides substantive programmatic and logistical support for UNFPA programmatic interventions, workshops, capacity building activities, commemoration of International Days, review meetings with stakeholders, advocacy and public information events, and other initiatives, including those within the joint UN framework.
• Supports the establishment of IP agreements with partners for implementation of UNFPA work plans and LTAs. Provides support in projecting future needs (forecasting) for prepositioning supplies and identifying gaps in the logistics pipeline, providing inputs on how to strengthen the logistics chain.
• Assists in capacity building, training and guiding of UNFPA stakeholders, including on the use of Quantum ERP in managing budgets and generating reports and PSEA obligations.