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Under the overall authority of the Regional Director of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Regional Office in Bangkok and Office for UN Coordination for Asia and the Pacific, and the direct supervision from Head of Myanmar Project Antenna and the programme specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for providing program implementation support to the UNESCO Myanmar Project on the System Capacity Grant (SCG).
Job Responsibility:
Track and report on programme activities
prepare project evaluations reviewing budgetary data/ information from current or past initiatives
Provide support in programme administration with regard to the preparation of outreach activities, partnership initiatives and special events
Assess administrative support needs for meetings/ events/ workshops/ seminars, travel, document processing/ publication production and consultants/temporary assistance, and coordinate office support services
Provide guidance and support for project/programme reporting requirements
prepare paperwork, submit and prepare requests for approval of HR-related initiatives
Maintain/ update programme and project documentation and records, research, and track background information and documentation
Perform additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team
Requirements:
Completed secondary education and/or Bachelor’s Degree in the field of business administration, finance, accounting, management, education, social sciences or related areas
Minimum five (5) years (with secondary education), or, minimum two (2) years (with Bachelor Degree) of relevant experience in administration or programme support service
Proven experience in providing administrative and logistical support as a member of a project team
Excellent computer skills in all aspects of Microsoft Office, including typing in English and Myanmar
Capacity for accuracy and attention to detail in preparation of correspondence
Ability to take initiative and to provide quality and timely support and services
Ability to work independently on delegated tasks and to meet deadlines
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Proven ability to work efficiently, under pressure, and in a multi-cultural environment
Excellent knowledge of English and Myanmar (spoken and written)
Nice to have:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher Degree in international development
Experience within the UN System or international organizations
Experience in conducting research will be an advantage
Experience in the field of ICT
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals