UNOSD is currently recruiting a Programme/Project Assistant (national individual contractor) who possesses experience in providing support in the coordination of project planning, preparatory work and implementation of activities and initiatives related to sustainable development, notably in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.
The Individual Contractor will report directly to the Officer-in-Charge, and work under the guidance of and in close collaboration with UNOSD’s Senior Development Management Expert. She/he will be integrated in the support team of UNOSD.
The Individual Contractor will be engaged for 6 months, over the calendar period of 1 December 2019 to 31 May 2020.
The Individual Contractor will be paid a total fee of KRW 18,097,500 (approximately equivalent to USD 16,151,99) for the period from 1 December 2019 to 31 May 2020 to be paid in six instalments upon approval of the monthly progress reports by the UNOSD’s Officer-in-Charge.
Expected qualifications are as follows:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and advanced expertise in sustainable development, international relations, public administration or related field.
Experience: At least 2 years of experience in relevant functions, including programme or project administration, technical cooperation or related area. Experience supporting sustainable development initiatives, preferably in the area of Sustainable Development, is an advantage.
Languages: For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English and Korean is required.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by completing the attached P-11 Form with a cover letter and resume to Mr. Huiyong Kim (huiyongkim92@gmail.com) and Mr. Sang Jun Jung (sangjun..jung@un.org) with CC to Mr. Jean D'Aragon (jdaragon@un.org) as soon as possible but no later than Wednesday 6 November 2019.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted thereafter.