National Consultant- Programme Assistant

Education:
● Completion of High School Secondary Level Certificate/Diploma is required.
● First level university degree/professional certification in business administration or related fields is highly desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:
● Minimum of five years of relevant experience in an administrative support role in the public, multilateral or
private sector level.
● Some experience in providing programme management support services. Experience in drafting correspondence in a clear, accurate and concise manner
● Some experience in research assistance and general
understanding of monitoring and evaluation is desirable
● Familiarity with UN procedures, protocol, administrative
regulations and working methods especially UNFPA mandate,
its policies and operations in Liberia is highly desirable.

Skills
● Good planning and organizational skills, sound judgment, initiative, ability to set priorities and work
independently and under pressure.
● Good interpersonal, communication, multitasking, oral and writing skills.
● Ability to work independently and harmoniously in a multicultural and multi-ethnic team environment.
● Ability to work under minimum supervision and against tight deadlines.
● Good level of confidentiality, tact and discretion.
● Proficiency in the usage of current office software applications, web-based management and ERP systems.

Language:
● Fluency in English is required with excellent oral, written communication skills; Working knowledge of other local
languages is desirable.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need consultant who is transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and
who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.