Senior Programme Management Assistant

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Senior Programme Management Assistant to support the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) in Montreal. Reporting to the Head of the Administration Division and the Programme Management Officer, the incumbent will provide comprehensive programme and project management assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Research, compile, analyse and present data, highlighting trends for decision‑makers.
• Review and revise programme/project submissions for compliance, identify issues and prepare summary recommendations.
• Establish and maintain monitoring systems, schedule reporting and organise review meetings.
• Monitor budgetary commitments, verify charges in Umoja Analytics and advise on financial trends.
• Draft inputs for reports, briefings, correspondence and other documents.
• Track implementation progress, analyse difficulties, initiate remedial actions and coordinate with various units.
• Supervise office support staff, assign work, provide training and contribute to performance evaluations.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, presentation preparation and knowledge‑management activities.

Required profile

Required skills

• Umoja Analytics