Programme Management Assistant (Temporary Job Opening)

GloJobs; Genf; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNCTAD in Geneva, Switzerland seeks a Programme Management Assistant (Temporary Job Opening) at Grade G-6. The role focuses on coordinating planning and implementation activities for major programmes, researching and presenting basic data, and supporting the Director's administrative needs.

Ideal candidates will assist in prioritizing work, monitoring project proposals, and ensuring timely submission of documents for the Director's approval.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting director-level coordination and project administration.
• Ability to compile and present basic information and data on programmes.
• Strong organizational skills to monitor proposals and documents.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director with coordination and support of planning and implementation activities for major programme initiatives.
• Researches, compiles, analyzes, summarizes, and presents basic information on specific programmes and projects.
• Assists in the Office of the Director's administration, manages priorities and workflow; monitors proposal status for approval.

Job description

Programme Management Assistant (Temporary Job Opening) at UNCTAD. Grade: G-6. Location: Geneva, Switzerland. Application deadline: 28 October 2026.

• Provides assistance to the Director in the coordination and support of planning and implementation activities/processes for the Division’s major programme/project initiatives.
• Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information and data on specific programmes/project and related topics, as required by the Director.
• Assists in the overall administration of the Office of the Director, manages priorities and workflow; monitors status of programme/project proposals; takes necessary action to ensure that project documents are completed, reviewed for quality control, and submitted for the Director’s approval.