Job summary
The Programme Assistant is in charge of supporting the implementation of the SD3C Programme as well as the administrative assistance of the 1Sahel Initiative, including close collaboration with Country Directors of the relevant countries DCO general service staff that support the AICRM and IGREENFIN regional programmes. The Programme Assistant of SD3C and Sahel Initiative is accountable for a range of administrative and programme support functions pertaining to coordination and execution of the SD3C RLO and Sahel Initiative.
The incumbent works collaboratively with the colleagues in the Regional Team, the Country Directors involved in the SD3C, AICRM and IGREENFIN regional programmes and with the Regional Liaison Associate in HQ, to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in administrative and programme related matters.

Job requirements
Organizational Competencies:
Level 1:
• Building relationships and partnerships – Builds and maintains effective working relationships
• Communicating and negotiating – Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and others
• Demonstrating leadership – Personal leadership and attitude to change
• Focusing on clients – Focuses on clients
• Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating – Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates
• Managing time, resources and information – Manages own time, information and resources effectively
• Problem-solving and decision-making – Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Strategic thinking and organizational development – Personal influence
• Team working – Contributes effectively to the team

Education:
• Level : High School certificate (e.g. A level and Baccalaureate)
• Areas of focus – accounting, business administration or related areas

Certifications:
• Project Management (desirable)

Experience:
• At least four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative and programme support experience in UN agencies, development institutions, government service and/or other relevant organizations.
• Position-specific experience: Qualifying work experience in regional / country programme support, support to Operations, loan/grant administration, and resources and planning. Experience with International financial institutions, development cooperation agencies, etc., and knowledge of monitoring and planning tools /systems would be an asset. Must be a national of, or hold a valid working permit for, the country of assignment.

Languages:
• Required French and English (4 – Excellent)