TEM and TER Project Assistant

Organizational Context

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) supports member States in developing sustainable, resilient, and interoperable transport networks through technical assistance and capacity-building. This role operates within the Sustainable Transport Division, supporting the Trans-European North-South Motorway (TEM) and Trans-European Railway (TER) projects.

Job Purpose

The TEM and TER Project Assistant will support Project Managers and UNECE officers in the implementation of strategic plans and initiatives for the TEM and TER projects. This involves assisting in the preparation of key documents, organizing meetings and workshops, coordinating consultants, managing project visibility, and overseeing administrative and financial activities. The role contributes to the effective execution of project work plans and budgets, ensuring project deliverables are met and facilitating regional cooperation in transport development.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include assisting Project Managers in implementing TEM and TER strategic plans and initiatives. This involves preparing substantive inputs for Steering Committee sessions, workshops, and other meetings, and organizing their logistics, including participant travel. The role supports the preparation and administration of draft programmes of work and budgets, and assists in defining terms of reference and selection criteria for consultants. Coordination of external consultants, distribution of information to National Coordinators, and maintaining liaison with them are crucial. The assistant will also help prepare project reports, oversee administrative and financial activities of the Project Coordination Office (PCO), administer procurement processes, maintain project web pages, and promote project activities.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience is required in a national administration, international organization, or financial institution. Experience should be in sustainable transport development, international projects, and transport planning/programme management. Experience in international cooperation, road/rail infrastructure development, and communication/outreach activities is desirable.

Skills

Project implementation support, meeting and workshop organization, consultant coordination, administrative and financial oversight, budget administration, procurement process management, information dissemination, liaison with national coordinators, report preparation, web content management, and project promotion.

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