Programme Assistant
Vor 5 Tagen
This position is located in the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of a Programme Officer within the Office of the Director (OD) and under the general guidance of the Programme Management Officer in the Office of the Director (OD) of UNOOSA. The incumbent will collaborate with other Sections, such as the Committee, Policy and Legal Affairs Section (CPLA) and the Space Applications Section (SAS), as appropriate.
UNOOSA implements the programme on the peaceful uses of outer space, which works to bring the benefits of space to humankind by promoting international cooperation in space activities. The main responsibilities carried out by the Office under the programme are: to serve as the secretariat to the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and its subsidiary bodies, as executive secretariat to the International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems and its Providers’ Forum and as the secretariat to the Space Mission Planning Advisory Group; to implement the United Nations Programme on Space Applications and the Programme on the United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response; to maintain the Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space; and to discharge the responsibilities of the Secretary-General under the United Nations Treaties and Principles on Outer Space and related resolutions.
**Responsibilities**:
Within assigned authority, the Programme Assistant (50%) will administratively support colleagues to implement the extrabudgetary project entitled ‘The Registration Project: Supporting Implementation of Treaty Obligations related to the Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space.’, which will: enhance international expertise related to the registration of objects launched into outer space; support Member States and States Parties to implement their international commitments related to registration. The incumbent will administratively support managers in addressing current and potential future challenges on registration, which can be addressed through capacity-building or facilitating dialogues aimed at improving policy coherence among national entities or focal points. The Registration Project will target Member States, launch providers, industry, satellite developers, and international organisations on the topic of registering space objects. The incumbent will perform the following specific duties:
- Assist in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation work for the project initiatives; monitor status of programme/project proposals and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval.
- Compile, summarize, and present basic information/data on the project and related topics or issues.
- Review project documents, especially cost plans/budgets, for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures prior to submission for final approval and signature; identify inconsistencies; distribute project documents to relevant parties upon approval.
- Review budget revisions; verify availability of funds; ensure necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system.
- Serve as focal point for administrative coordination of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.
- Engage and coordinate with other parts of the UN system, where applicable to the implementation of the project (e.g., service providers).
- Compile, summarize and enter data on project delivery; draft related status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, budget overruns, etc, and bring to the attention of management.
- Draft correspondence on budget-related issues and prepare and update periodic reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries, accounting spreadsheets, etc.
- Provide general office assistance; respond to complex information requests and inquiries; review, log and route incoming correspondence; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops; handle routine administrative tasks, such as maintaining attendance records, assessing telephone billing, etc.
- Assist with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
- Assist with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
- Provide guidance/training to new/junior staff.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Competencies
- COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messa
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