Project Assistant

· Two (2) years of relevant admin and finance professional work experience at the national and/or international level in international organizations, or other relevant programmes; experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset;

· Knowledge about contracting, small-scale cash handling, logistics support, and packaging systems is a basic requirement;

· Knowledge of procedures for the implementation of UNDP projects, including procurement, disbursements, and reporting and monitoring is preferable;

· Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

· Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

· Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

· Sound security awareness;

· Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

· Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Teams, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.

• Portuguese(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
• French(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge

Admin and finance professional work experience at the national and/or international level in international organisations, or other relevant programmes; experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset;

Knowledge about contracting, small-scale cash handling, logistics support, and packaging systems is a basic requirement;

Knowledge of procedures for the implementation of UNDP projects, including procurement, disbursements, and reporting and monitoring is preferable.

Fluency in spoken and written Portuguese is required. Working knowledge of spoken and written English or French is an advantage.

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.

Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.

Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

! FOR National UN Volunteer assignments ONLY

This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Guinea Bissau and legal residents in Guinea Bissau with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Don’t forget to tick the yes box for: “I am interested in serving as a volunteer in my own country.”

Application deadline : 26-01-2021

Female candidates are strongly encouraged.