JOB ADVERT

Poste title: Science Programme Assistant

Post number: 6CMBSP0651RP 

Grade: GS-4 UN Classification

Type of contract: Temporary (end date 31/12/2015) 

Location: Yaounde, Cameroon 

Deadline: 11 November 2014

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST 

• Ensure the follow-up of the implementation of the Science Programme in the ten Central African countries: (i) participate in the management of the budget of the Science sector, and in particular its periodic update (ii) prepare and ensure the follow-up of contracts ; 
• Organize seminars, workshops and other technical meetings; 
• Ensure the dissemination of information of the Science Sector in the ten countries of the ECCAS Sub region and those of other scientific operators; 
• Register and track all incoming and outgoing mails:prepare draft responses to requests and applications received and seek furtherinformation. 
• Keep track of the Activity reports and other Administrative and Financial records/documents; 
• Ensure the classification and archiving of records of the sector; 
• Make contact with UNESCO National Offices, National Commissions for UNESCO, Ministerial Departments, National Science Services, NGOs, Scientific Actors, Partners etc. ; 
• Assist in the establishment of a data base and contribute to the updating of the website of the Science sector; 
• Perform any other tasks entrusted by the Sector’s superior. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Secondary and/or vocational education in natural or basic Science. 
• At least two years of relevant work experience in an International Organization preferably in United Nations System is required; 
• Good interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills; 
• Good organizational and coordination skills; 
• Ability to work as part of a team, to take initiative and provide quality and timely support and services; 
• Discretion and capacity to deal efficiently and tactfully with people of different cultural backgrounds; 
• Flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities; 
• Proven computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Data base systems, Outlook, Financial software, etc.); 
• Knowledge of SISTER, FABS technology software would be an asset; 
• Fluency in French / English; Knowledge of other UN language would be an asset. 

Deadline for receiving applications at UNESCO regional office in Yaounde, Cameroon is  11 November 2014.  Application  could  also  be  sent through  Post  (sending  date would be considered) or via email address yaounde@unesco.org 

Completed files (CV, diplomas, references…) to be addressed with post number and title  on  the  envelope  to  the  attention  of  OFFICE  DIRECTION,  UNESCO,  BP  12909 Yaounde CAMEROON. 

Only qualified and short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.

ONLY CANDIDATES RESIDENT IN CAMEROON MAY APPLY FOR THIS POST