Programme Assistant (UNV Volunteer) – Libya

About the role

UNV is recruiting a Programme Assistant for two national assignments in Libya. The post supports financial management, programme budgets and general administrative and HR tasks within the WHO mission, with a working knowledge of English and Arabic required.

Key responsibilities

• Support financial management by reviewing and obligating documents, processing transactions, reconciling accounts and following up on payments and deliverables.
• Monitor programme and project budgets, expenditures, utilization rates and available funds against approved workplans, and escalate discrepancies, risks and delays.
• Provide guidance on WHO budgetary, financial, administrative and HR procedures, and support HR administration such as staff contracts, HR plans and leave records.
• Draft, review and finalize correspondence, reports and administrative documents, and maintain accurate electronic filing systems.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, missions and staff travel, and support office space and general administration.

Required profile

• Secondary education and at least 2 years of experience in administrative, secretarial, financial or programme support; previous experience with WHO, another UN organization or an international development organization is desirable.
• Good understanding of financial transactions, budget monitoring, reconciliations and payment follow-up.
• Strong administrative, organizational and filing skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently under deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email and spreadsheets; good interpersonal and client-service skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, inclusion, volunteerism and UN values.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, email and spreadsheets
• Oracle-based ERP systems or similar corporate systems (an asset)
• Working knowledge of English and Arabic

What we offer

• Entry lump sum of USD 350 and relocation costs of USD 175 at start and end if the duty station is outside commuting distance.
• Volunteer living allowance of USD 110.15 during the assignment.
• Access to UNV learning and career development resources, 2.5 days of annual leave per month.
• Comprehensive health, life and malicious acts insurance for the volunteer and health insurance for up to 3 eligible dependents.
• Danger and hardship differential of USD 330.44.
• Exit lump sum of USD 120 for each month served on successful completion.