Project Assistant - UNDP Azerbaijan

Project Assistant

Classified Grade: SB 2/2

Office/Project: “Development of Azerbaijan’s Fourth National Communication to the

UNFCCC and Second Biennial Reporting“ project

Entry Date: As soon as possible

Duration: Initially, one year with the possibility of extension

Duty Station: Baku, Azerbaijan

Duties and Responsibilities: Go to the below link for more information:

Submission of applications: Go to the below link to apply for the position:

Instructions for applicants on how to apply are attached.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in development management, business, finance or economics ;
At least five years of experience; additional UN related experience is an advantage;
Previous experience in development assistance or related work, consulting company or NGO is a very strong advantage;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling web-based management systems;
Previous experience on data collection;
Demonstrable ability to administer project budgets, and track financial expenditure;
Demonstrable ability to maintain effective communications with different stakeholders, and arrange stakeholder meetings and/or workshops;
Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Azeri
Knowledge of Russian is an advantage;
Demonstrated capacity to undertake assigned responsibilities and work under pressure.