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Programme Assistant, DSIT/WYVC (Temporary)
United Nations
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 9 days ago (26 Aug 2026) Updated 9 days ago
Job Description
The Programme Assistant supports the Digital Skills and Innovation Team and the Youth, Women and Communities programme at the International Trade Centre. The role assists in coordinating project activities, preparing documentation, and tracking progress against objectives. It provides administrative support to senior staff and contributes to monitoring and reporting efforts. Strong organizational and communication abilities are essential for effective collaboration with partners.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
- • Prior experience in programme coordination or administrative support, preferably within an international organization.
- • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.
- • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Coordinate daily activities of DSIT and WYVC projects, including scheduling meetings and managing documentation.
- • Prepare and edit project reports, briefs, and presentation materials.
- • Support monitoring and evaluation processes by collecting and organizing data.
- • Liaise with partners, beneficiaries and internal teams to ensure smooth implementation of programme activities.
- • Maintain project files, databases and filing systems in an orderly manner.
- • Assist in organizing workshops, webinars and outreach events.
- • Provide logistical support for travel arrangements and procurement of programme supplies.