Programme Assistant - UNFPA SROC Barbados

 Organizational Setting and Location

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

Job Purpose

The Programme Assistant will be assigned to the Build Back Equal Project (BBE) providing administrative, programmatic and operational support to the four project countries; Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The Programme Assistant applies established systems and procedures and assists in knowledge management by compiling and synthesizing information relevant to population and development, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender and youth issues, including supporting the implementation of UNFPA’s knowledge sharing, reporting obligations and communications approach in programme development.

Duties and Responsibilities, 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.
• Maintains petty cash and effects payments when authorized by the appropriate official of UNFPA.
• Works in close collaboration with implementing partners and cooperating with other UN agencies, government, civil society partners, relevant humanitarian agencies, stakeholders and field staff to coordinate logistics and supply chain management support for UNFPA operations including in emergencies.
• Contributes to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the Office and drafting relevant materials for dissemination, including to inform partners and the donor community and for the development of knowledge assets as required.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.   

Note:

• There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. 
• UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
• UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.  We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.