The Special Assistant will provide operational and strategic support to the Director acting as a key interface with all units within and outside the Regional Office.
Coordination of Director's participation in various fora;
Backstopping of the Directorate;
Knowledge management of the RO.
Requirements:
Education:
Advanced University degree (preferably an MBA) with specialization in management or a related subject in international development;
Knowledge and experience:
● 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in developmental work is required;
● Strong analytical and synthetic ability for coordination and knowledge management is required;
● Professional experience in policy development is required;
● Basic research skills and familiarity with quantitative and qualitative methods is required;
● Solid drafting skills and oral communication skills in English is required;
● Good network within the academic and development community is an asset;
● Field experience is a strong asset;
● Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
