Programme Assistant (Temporary)

About the role

The Programme Assistant provides essential administrative and programme support to the Field Support Section of the Corruption and Financial Crime Branch at UNODC in Vienna. Working in a multilingual environment, the incumbent assists in planning, implementing and monitoring projects, ensuring smooth information flow across units.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of Section activities, especially projects of the Corruption and Financial Crime Hubs.
• Handle general office duties: manage correspondence, maintain files, organise meetings, seminars and workshops, and keep attendance records.
• Coordinate programme and project implementation, including travel arrangements, payment authorisations, fund disbursements and procurement.
• Compile, analyse and present data from various sources, including the UN’s SAP/Umoja system.
• Support preparation and review of budget proposals, cost plans and project documents for compliance.
• Prepare data presentations, reports and knowledge‑management materials.
• Provide guidance to junior staff on office procedures and computer applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of the Section.

Required profile

• Knowledge of UN internal policies, administrative and programme‑project procedures, budgeting and procurement rules.
• Ability to work in a multilingual setting using English and French.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAP (UNODC’s financial and data system).