Programme Associate

About the role

The Programme Associate supports the Programme Support Unit at the UNFPA Country Office in Port Moresby, helping ensure high-quality, accurate and consistent programme delivery, monitoring, reporting and engagement with implementing partners. The post reports to the UNFPA Programme Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Support programme planning and coordination: prepare annual and quarterly work plans, compile and present data on the country programme, and support quarterly partner review meetings, including drafting minutes and reviewing FACE forms.
• Take part in monitoring visits, after-action reviews and annual verification of programme assets.
• Support financial management: prepare budget revisions, generate financial reports, check reports against approved budgets, follow up on project closures and progress reports, and track FACE forms.
• Provide administrative support: keep project files, arrange logistics and meetings, draft correspondence and minutes, and share information between programme and operations.

Required profile

• At least 6 years of relevant experience with a high school education, or 2 years with a diploma or bachelor's degree in the public or private sector and programme development.
• Previous UN experience is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Tok Pisin; knowledge of other official UN languages.
• Integrity, commitment to the UN system, respect for cultural diversity and adaptability.

Required skills

• Results-based management knowledge.
• Assets and financial management knowledge desirable.
• Clear written and oral communication.
• Proficiency in current office software applications.
• Data, document and report management, planning and multitasking.

What we offer

• A competitive net salary.
• Health insurance and other benefits as applicable.