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Senior Project Assistant

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Job Description:

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 program specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for providing programme implementation support to the UNESCO Myanmar Projects, namely the System Capacity Grant (SCG) and the System Transformation Grant (STG). UNESCO Myanmar Project Antenna Office (hereafter UNESCO Office) plays a key role in supporting Myanmar's education sector through technical assistance, policy advocacy, and coordination among development partners. UNESCO facilitates sector-wide dialogue and collaboration, contributing to strategic planning and capacity development at both national and subnational levels. The office provides leadership in education sector coordination, including its role in co-chairing the sectoral coordination groups and supports initiatives aimed at ensuring inclusive, equitable, and quality education.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide administrative support in procurement, recruitment and logistics activities related to the project execution, advise colleagues on administrative rules and procedures
  • Monitor project execution via regular reporting on project -related commitments and expenditures
  • Compile and maintain data and project files for the use in the planning, analysis and evaluation of project operations
  • present data in narrative or graphic formats, as required
  • Provide guidance and interpretation of finance and budget rules, regulations and procedures to internal colleagues and implementing partners
  • Identify operational risks, alert supervisor, the partners and contractors in case of errors or problems and propose corrective steps
  • Perform technical and procedural duties related to finance/budget, logistics and HR operations
  • Assist in disseminating information and contribute to effective communication on project implementation with other units, internal colleagues and external partners
  • 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, computer science, management or related areas
  • Minimum eight (8) years of work experience in integrated service execution and comprehensive process support preferably in an international environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Data management skills
  • Organizational and coordination skills, with emphasis on quality, efficiency and aptitude to work under pressure
  • Discretion, initiative and service oriented to provide quality and timely support and services
  • Capacity to deal with people of different cultural backgrounds efficiently and tactfully
  • Flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities. Attention to detail and meticulous in correspondence
  • Good knowledge of established data management tools and standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
  • Excellent knowledge of English and Myanmar (spoken and written)

Nice to have:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher Degree the field of business administration, finance, accounting, computer science, management, international development or related areas
  • Experience within the UN System or international organizations
  • Experience in conducting research will be an advantage
  • Experience in the field of ICT, including familiarity with learning management systems and education management information systems
  • Experience in the field of procurement

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 14, 2026

Expiration:
May 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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