UNDP/ UN COORDINATION ASSOCIATE

Background

UN Kosovo Team (UNKT) constituted of 21 UN Agencies, Funds, Programmes & Affiliates is led by the UN Development Coordinator (UNDC) which is the equivalent of the UN Resident Coordinator. The UNDC is appointed by the UN Secretary General after consultation with UN Agencies and serves also as UNDP Resident Representative. The overall functioning of UNDC Office activities is ensured by the UN Coordination Specialist. The UN Coordination Associate provides assistance to the execution of services in the UNDC Office by managing data and providing support to UN activities implementation Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UN Coordination Specialist. The UN Coordination Associate promotes a client-oriented approach. The UN Coordination Associate can supervise clerical and support staff of the UNDCO. The UN Coordination Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams of the UN Agencies and UNDGO staff for resolving complex UN programme-related issues and exchange of information.

Eligibility

- Secondary Education. University Degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related
  field would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.
- 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level. Experience
  in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database
  packages, experience in handling of web based management systems is an advantage.
- Fluency in English and Albanian is a must. Knowledge of Serbian language is advisable.

Deadline: 27 November 2011

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