Programme Assistant
Quick answer
The World Health Organization is hiring a Programme Assistant in Djibouti for an 18-month term. The role involves administrative support with a focus on correspondence, travel arrangements, and record-keeping. Compensation details are not specified.
- Role
- Programme Assistant
- Organization
- WHO
- Location
- Djibouti
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
The Programme Assistant will provide full administrative support to the assigned programme in Djibouti. Duties include drafting correspondence, processing travel requests, and maintaining records.
What you'll do
- Provide full administrative support to the assigned programme
- Draft, review and revise correspondence, reports and documents for proper format and content in consultation with the supervisor
- Prepare and process travel requests for team members using GSM
- Scan, record, refer and follow up correspondence and documents
- Using GSM, monitor aspects of the implementation of country activities
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree
- At least five years' progressive administrative experience
- Good filing and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, experts and visitors
- Demonstrated ability to translate routine correspondence into English
- Very good time management and stress management skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA), Annual and learning leaves, Medical and life Insurance, Free access to different learning platforms.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Djibouti.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation details are not specified, but includes a monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA), Annual and learning leaves, Medical and life Insurance, Free access to different learning platforms.
What qualifications are required?
A Bachelor's degree and at least five years' progressive administrative experience are required. Good filing and organizational skills, ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, experts and visitors, demonstrated ability to translate routine correspondence into English, very good time management and stress management skills are also essential.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 12/31. For more information on the application process, please visit https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service.
How to apply
Apply directly on WHO's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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