Program Assistant
CurrentThe Management and Administration (MGA) is responsible for effective management and administrative support for the projects and programs managed by WHE and for ensuring that WHO emergency operations are rapidly and sustainably financed and staffed. This consists of the provision of high-quality, predictable administrative services to the WHE Division, including during emergency response, as well as effective monitoring of (and compliance with) SOPs, leading to continuous improvement and… Show more The Management and Administration (MGA) is responsible for effective management and administrative support for the projects and programs managed by WHE and for ensuring that WHO emergency operations are rapidly and sustainably financed and staffed. This consists of the provision of high-quality, predictable administrative services to the WHE Division, including during emergency response, as well as effective monitoring of (and compliance with) SOPs, leading to continuous improvement and business process excellence.1. Using GSM, monitoring aspects of the activities' implementation and availability of funds for project/program budget levels and financial expenditures according to the approved projects. Assembles draft background for planning, monitoring, and evaluation exercises. Inputs duty travel recommendations and issues reminders re follow-up, records project/program monitoring and evaluation notes.2. Makes administrative arrangements for country and inter-country activities, including preparation of various committal documents related to the procurement of goods and services, arrangements of study tours, and duty travel by the approved program budget/collaborative programs with countries.3. Establishes and maintains the unit's filing system of technical documents and correspondence. Creates background files and compiles reference material as appropriate. Accesses and retrieves information from relevant databases and updates as required.4. Assists in organizing meetings held in-house or in Member States (working groups, seminars/courses, workshops, and symposia), i.e., makes administrative preparations, including organization of practical local arrangements, advance transport of documents/equipment, and hospitality. 5. Drafts correspondence and documents based on written/verbal prompts from the unit’s Professional staff. Takes notes at meetings. Types reports and other documentation. Arranges duty travel. Show less