PROGRAMME ASSISTANT G6
Purpose of the Position
Within the Office of the Director of the Department, the incumbent provides a range of support in the day-to-day programme, financial, human resources related and administrative support, including updating of the operational planning budget and finance matters in GSM as well as a variety of general administrative actions related to the work of the Department.
Objectives of the Programme and the immediate Strategic Objective
The incumbent works under the supervision and guidance of the responsible Officer and in collaboration with the management officer of the Division. S/he provides an array of programmatic, financial, administrative and HR support to the programme(s) of the Department. Work is assigned usually with general instructions only and performed in accordance with WHO e-Manual, financial rules, regulations and procedures. The incumbent seeks clarification from the originator and/or guidance from the supervisor where and when required.
Work is controlled for meeting expectations and meeting deadlines. Financial reports, budgetary documents and statements are reviewed for accuracy.
The incumbent may be called upon to provide briefing to staff on WHO financial and administrative procedures and practices, and on other specific procedures.
Within the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities:
Provide support and input to the Director on planning, resource allocation and human resources management across the full range of programmes and projects