Programme Support Assistant - Urban Development

UN Secretariat; Bogotá ciudad; Presencial; COP 46.710.000 - 68.508.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UN-Habitat in Bogotá, Colombia, seeks a Junior Programme Assistant to provide essential programme and administrative support within the Andean Countries HUB. You will aid in implementing projects, coordinating with national counterparts, organizing documentation, and maintaining project trackers to ensure timely delivery under supervision.

The role requires bilingual fluency (English and Spanish) with strong attention to detail and organizational skills, supporting knowledge management and donor

Formación

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Development Studies, Urban Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Management, or a related field is desirable.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required; knowledge of another UN Official Language is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive programme and administrative support for UN-Habitat's Andean Countries portfolio, adhering to approved work plans and procedures.
• Coordinate effectively with national counterparts, partners, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Assist in preparing, consolidating, and organizing all programme documentation, including project files, work plans, and progress reports.
• Support the organization and documentation of meetings, workshops, and events, managing agendas, minutes, and action points.
• Monitor programme activities by maintaining trackers, timelines, and databases for reporting.
• Assist in preparing inputs for donor reports and internal briefs.
• Contribute to knowledge management by organizing and archiving project outputs and lessons learned.
• Perform general office support duties, including data entry and record updates.
• Assist in developing presentation materials and maintaining communication channels for project development.
• Provide inputs for process systematization and sharing of best practices within the region and with headquarters.

Conocimientos

Programme coordination

Documentation management

Meeting organization

Monitoring and reporting

Knowledge management

Data entry

Presentation development

Communication

Time management

Educación

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Descripción del empleo

UN-Habitat in Bogotá, Colombia, seeks a Junior Programme Assistant to provide essential programme and administrative support within the Andean Countries HUB. You will aid in implementing projects, coordinating with national counterparts, organizing documentation, and maintaining project trackers to ensure timely delivery under supervision.

The role requires bilingual fluency (English and Spanish) with strong attention to detail and organizational skills, supporting knowledge management and donor