Programme Assistant

Job Title: Programme Assistant
Directorate: Economic, Youth and Sustainable Development Directorate
Pay: £30,497 (18.26 p/h)
Duration: 9 months
Reports To: Debt Management Adviser, Debt Management Unit, Economic, Youth and Sustainable Development Directorate

General Information:
The Programme Assistant will be part of the Debt Management Unit (DMU) which is a part of the Economic, Youth and Sustainable Development Directorate (EYSD). The DMU provides an integrated package of technical assistance in debt management through policy advisory support, capacity building activities, and provision of debt management solutions for strengthening and reforming debt management framework, policy, and operations.

Project:
The DMU is implementing a multi-year donor-funded debt reform project in The Bahamas. The project aims to promote long-term public debt sustainability by enhancing institutional capacity for effective public debt management.

Job Summary:
The Programme Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative, management, and technical support in the implementation and reporting of the project. They will ensure that the project delivers value for money to the project donor, demonstrates clear impact within a results-based management framework.

Task Description:

Coordinate project activities, supporting the Project Manager in strategic planning and systematic coordination of project activities.

Support day-to-day project activity implementation and overall coordination.

Support the elaboration of Terms of Reference and consultants’ selection process for the Project consistent with the Procurement Policy.

Prepare and apply the funds as budgeted for the various components of the project activities and the quarterly project.

Support in organizing spot check and auditing activities for the Project and coordinating with the auditors.

Prepare draft text and figures for the timely preparation and compilation of the Project Annual/Quarterly Work Plans and Progress/Final substantial and financial reports.

Maintain up-to-date files and records of project documentation.

Provide logistical support for workshops and other meetings as tasked by the project manager.

Process project-related travel arrangements.

Provide logistics and backstopping support to experts/consultants, staff, and government counterparts towards the achievement of project objectives.

Ensure proper professional relationships with the Debt Management Office.

Adhere to the Gender Equality values of our client as enshrined in our clients Gender Equality Policy.

Perform any other duties that may be required from time to time.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in international development, law, social sciences, public administration, project management, or other relevant field.

Experience:

A minimum of three years’ experience in a relevant field.

Project administration experience in the field of development cooperation including in grant management.

Proven experience in financial and logistics management and reporting.

Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel.

Knowledge of cybercrime, cybersecurity, and criminal justice issues is an advantage.