Administration And Logistics Assistant

International Trade Centre

Geneva, Switzerland

Experience: Above 10 Years

Skill Required: Administration

The project primarily targets young creatives in Uganda and is designed to incubate and accelerate their talents through specialised training in the film industry giving participants the opportunity to acquire competencies and gain competitive advantage in the marketplace, locally, regionally and internationally.  This job description relates to The Opportunities are Here (OaH) in the film industry in Uganda, which requires a Logistics and Admin assistant to support the final stages of the project.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders to support the closure of the Opportunities are Here (OaH) program on entrepreneurship in the film industry.
  • Support with the logistics and administration aspects of the closure of Opportunities are Here (OaH) programme on entrepreneurship in the film industry in Uganda.
  • Coordinate with the local coordinator, partners and suppliers to ensure timely and effective closure of the project according to the project log frame. 
  • Provide input and guidance on project administration for effective closure. 
  •  Gather data relevant to the project outputs and contribute to final reporting for ITC and EU. 
  •  Provide inputs for donor and ITC reporting and other requirements. 
  • Gather relevant research and anecdotes to contribute to reporting.     
  • Copyright  The Consultant has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form.
  • Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC.
  • Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC.
  • S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required. 
  • ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree (BA/BSC or other) Bachelor in Communication, Media, business management or related field.
  • Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.
  • At least 15 years of professional experience in media and youth engagement required.
  • Experience working in Africa required.
  • Experience working in Uganda is an asset.
  • Experience outside of Africa is also a plus.
  • Advanced knowledge of English.
  • Another UN language is an asset.

Source: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/263801?language=en