[HN] Chương Trình Nhân Cư Liên Hợp Quốc UN-Habitat Tuyển Dụng Operation Clerk Full-time 2023

OBJECTIVES
Under the direct management of the Habitat Programme Manager (HPM)/Officer in Charge (OiC) in
Viet Nam, supervision and guidance of the Project Manager/Programme Associate, in collaboration
with the project team and the country office, the Junior Project Assistant will be responsible to
provide day-to-day administrative, financial and technical support for the project implementation
and delivery of project outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTED OUTPUTS
The following specific responsibilities are included in this consultancy:
- Work closely with the HPM/OiC, Project Manager and the project team in all aspects of
project implementation. This may include supporting the development of the annual work
plan, Terms of References (TOR) and concept notes for activities and events, working with
relevant staff and stakeholders to implement project activities, monitoring and reporting on
progress, and preparing post-activity reports;
- Undertake, coordinate and facilitate the day-to-day administrative and financial
management of the project at the country level, guided by the project document, work plans
and budget; ensure the timeline of project activities is adhering to the overall work plan;
- Support the preparation of narrative and financial report(s), in coordination with UN-Habitat
Finance and Admin Team, as requested by the HPM/OiC, ROAP, HQ, and in view of the
requirements by Botnar Fondation;
- Support the development of communication and visibility strategy for the project, as well as
knowledge products and promotion of the project via social media, and other tools and
platforms;
- Undertake other responsibilities as may be necessary to ensure the success of the project
implementation.
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Communication: Good written and oral presentation skills in English. Good presentation
skills. Ability to communicate and discuss complex issues in clear language and convincing
narratives.
•Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with team members and colleagues to achieve
agreed goals.
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to prioritize activities and assignments and to easily switch
between different projects.
• Creativity: Strong conceptual thinking. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional
approaches, takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box", and
offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. Being able to
develop clear plans in contexts with limited information and datasets.
• Management: Ability to manage smaller project teams, divide the workload, and sustain
efficiency.
• Commitment: Show a strong commitment and passion to work for sustainable urban
development in Vietnam.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Minimum highschool degree. Educational background proving interdisciplinarity is an advantage.
Basic understanding of urban management and planning, development studies,
governance/political sciences or a relevant field is a plus.
Work Experience:
Minimum 01 year of relevant work experience in the relevant field of urban management and
planning, environmental, social, and cultural development. Experience working with international
organisations, including UN agencies is an asset; experience working with UN-Habitat is preferable.
Technical Knowledge:
- Experiences in providing coordination support for project activities with multi-stakeholders,
particularly with local government, community and youth;
- Experiences in facilitating and organizing events;
- Has engaged with international development partners, national and local government
authorities;
- Good understanding of the current and emerging youth- and gender-related issues,
agreements, and trends in Vietnam
- General knowledge and understanding of sustainable development, the United Nation's
sustainable development goals, and progress is a plus.
- Mature approach, good communication skills, interpersonal management, and
Language Skills:
For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English and Vietnamese is required.
REMUNERATION
Payments will be made monthly and based on deliverables over the contractual period. The rate is
determined according to the qualifications, skills and relevant experience of the selected candidate
based on a fixed salary scale.
DURATION
The contract will be 7 months, from 1 June to 31 December 2023, renewable subject to performance
and budget availability.
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