SGP Programme Assistant - For Seychelles

Effective day-to-day substantive, administrative and financial support to the national SGP team and the National Steering Committee to ensure the smooth operation and management of the GEF-SGP (Global Environment Facility – Small Grants Programme) programme portfolio, timely and efficient response to queries from different grantees and stakeholders, closely monitoring the achievement of the national annual SGP delivery and co-financing targets, and updating of relevant databases.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support to Programme implementation Contribute to day-to-day support to programme/project implementation and ensuring conformity to expected results, outputs, objectives and work-plans; Assist the PM in prescreening project concepts and project proposals, and evaluate the financial part of the project proposals; Assist the PM in development and amendment of application forms and other management tools, requirements of the programme and other SGP documents Advise potential grantees on technical project preparation issues, and Report to PM and NSC on project development activities, as required; Provide day-to-day support to new and already approved projects and the grantees, as required; Assist the PM in project implementation and monitoring, including participation in field visits; Organize SGP advocacy events, workshops, round-tables, missions forPM and other SGP events; Maintain working-level contacts with NGOs, governmental institutions, donors, other SGP stakeholders, and participate at events for SGP information dissemination purposes; Draft progress reports and other reporting material to the CPMT, UNOPS and UNDP CO, and assist NC in preparation of semi-annual and bi-annual progress reports; Draft articles, publications, speeches, letters, memos and other documents on behalf of PM, and respond to queries on SGP programme matter; Create and maintain SGP project database and SGP stakeholders database; Maintain and update the SGP website, SGP Global database and UNDP CO website with SGP information; Support and assist PM as and when needed. 2. Financial Management Review and process payment requests from grantees and vendors through obtaining necessary clearances and authorizations and ensuring payments are effected promptly; Maintain financial integrity of the programme within UNDP CO and externally, implement and monitor accounting system and databases of SGP country operational budget; Prepare and maintain the grant disbursement table and calendar; Review financial reports submitted by grantees and advise the NC as required; Draft administrative budget proposals; Enter, extract, transfer data from ATLAS and SGP database and produce reports as required; Provide other financial reports as required. 3. Administrative Functions Procure office equipment and furniture (including communication and audio equipment, supplies etc.). Manage and organize everyday office work. Establish a proper filing system and maintain files and documentation in good order; Draft routine correspondence and communications; Prepare background information and documentation, update data relevant to the programme areas and compile background material for the PM and NSC; Ensure flow of information and dissemination of materials with all concerned; Follow up of travel arrangements and DSA payments for thPM and NSC members. Maintain personnel files, performance evaluation reports, leave records, and other pertinent personnel/consultant records. Ensure all reporting and/or submission deadlines from HQs are met; Provide logistical and other support to the local SGP team and visiting missions, as required. 4. Knowledge Management Actively support the SGP and the NSC teams in their efforts towards knowledge management and knowledge networking.

Competencies

Previous working experience with a UN agency and/or Non-Governmental Organisations an asset. Good communications and interpersonal skills essential; Excellent drafting and analytical skills required. Good knowledge of budget control and financial management.

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications and Experience First University degree, preferably in Business Administration or an environmental science field. At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in office management, including financial reporting; Previous working experience with a UN agency and/or Non-Governmental Organisations an asset. Good communications and interpersonal skills essential; Excellent drafting and analytical skills required. Good knowledge of budget control and financial management. Fluency in Creole, French and English. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, database and Internet use. User knowledge of ATLAS is an asset. Salary Salary will be based on local UNDP salary scale for Service Contract. Mode of Application Interested and qualified candidates should apply on-line through UNDP jobs website: http://jobs.undp.org. Please ensure that you upload your UNDP Personal History Form – P11 (available at http://un.intnet.mu) and CV as one attachment in the relevant field of the on-line application. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

SGP Programme Assistant - For Seychelles