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WHO Programme Assistant Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

WHO Programme Assistant Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

WHO Uganda looking for “Programme Assistant”.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before May 10, 2023.

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO Constitution, which establishes the agency’s governing structure and principles, states its main objective as “the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health”.

WHO Programme Assistant Jobs 2023

The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on April 27, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Programme Assistant to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Recruiter World Health Organization (WHO)
Position Programme Assistant
Location Kampala, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Required Minimum 05 years
Application Deadline May 10, 2023

WHO Job Vacancy 2023

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  • Provide Administrative support to all the Cluster/Technical unit Officers.
  • Initiate correspondence projects on the orientation of Program Managers; finalize them in accordance with WHO and departmental styles and check language, grammar and accuracy before submission for approval and signature.
  • Organize the administrative preparation of internal and external meetings, including the preparation of business plans in GSM / Oracle, letters of invitation, cost estimates and travel requests; assist in the preparation of documents; sending materials and liaising with participants and others involved.
  • Analyze correspondence and requests received, highlight incoming documents and attach background information and identify areas requiring action by
  • Program Managers, drawing attention to important issues. Schedule meetings of Program Administrators, according to schedules and needs; take minutes of meetings and follow up on issues requiring action to ensure prompt response to WHO requests.
  • Obtain information documents for meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. which Program Administrators take part in, verify their availability and ensure that they have the appropriate information files and documents.
  • Ensure that technical reports and documents conform to WHO standards, rules, practices, procedures and editing style and correct them as necessary prior to submission to the Representative’s signature.
  • Use appropriate monitoring tools, monitor and ensure deadlines and deadlines are met, and correspondence and requests are analyzed and processed as soon as possible;
  • Use GSM to prepare requests for official travel by Program Administrators. Make airline and hotel reservations, prepare travel records and handle other related matters upon request;
  • To collaborate and interact with other Programme Assistants in the other Clusters and the SMO Assistant for administrative support related to cross cutting functions/which is of cross cutting in nature.
  • Perform other related duties as required or directed, including support to the Administration and the Representative’s Office.

Eligibility Criteria

Education:

  • Completion of secondary school followed by Administrative training.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a recognized public or private institution.
  • Experience in administrative support positions within WHO or another UN agency is an asset. Experience in Oracle-based systems or another ERP-like system is an asset.

Skills:

  • The incumbent will demonstrate mastery; actualize his knowledge in the use of modern office technology through internal courses, on the job or self-training. He / she keeps abreast of changes in procedures and practices, rules and regulations, organizational structure, in Country Office, organic group and WHO, to be able to brief and explain procedures to other members Staff.

WHO Competencies:

  • Teamwork
  • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
  • Communication
  • Moving forward in a changing environment

Other Details

  • Grade: G5
  • Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
  • Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years
  • Job Posting: Apr 26, 2023, 8:01:24 PM
  • Closing Date: May 10, 2023, 3:29:00 AM
  • Primary Location: Uganda-Kampala
  • Organization: AF_UGA Uganda
  • Schedule: Full-time

How to Apply WHO Programme Assistant Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2303954&tz=GMT%2B05%3A30&tzname=Asia%2FCalcutta

The Closing Date: May 10, 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
Job Advertisement Download
Official Website www.who.int
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