Programme Management Assistant

About the role

The Programme Management Assistant supports the Sustainable Development Section in planning, implementing and monitoring complex programme and project initiatives for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination, preparation and monitoring of programme/project proposals, budgets and status reports.
• Research, compile, analyse and present data on programmes, projects and related topics.
• Support budgeting processes, including preparation, analysis, revisions and financial authorisations.
• Maintain and update electronic and paper files, databases and generate periodic reports and statistical tables.
• Provide administrative liaison for travel, procurement, payments and inter‑governmental meetings.
• Draft programme summaries, coordinate review and clearance, and support multilingual publication.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; university degree reduces required experience.
• Minimum 7 years of programme/project administration experience (5 years with a university degree).
• At least 3 years of budget management and monitoring experience.
• Experience working with field offices and in an International Organization such as the UN.
• Fluency in English and French (UN Language Framework levels).

Required skills

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically Umoja and Inspira.
• Strong budget preparation, monitoring and financial reporting abilities.
• Programme/project coordination and performance reporting.
• Human resources administration, including recruitment and contract management.