Programme Assistant – Climate Change
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The vacancy
We have an excellent opportunity for a Programme Assistant to join the Climate Change section within our Climate Change and Ocean Directorate supporting the operations.
The Climate Change Section focuses on strengthening the resilience of Commonwealth countries to the negative impacts of climate change as well as maximizing any opportunities presented by a changing climate. The Section facilitates human and institutional capacity development of member countries to access public and private climate funding in supporting member states to adapt to the impacts of climate change and assisting them in contributing to the global goal of climate mitigation, thus enabling them to meet their Paris Agreement commitments including the implementation of their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The Section’s remit also involves influencing international policies, mechanisms, and rules to be more responsive to the development needs of countries that are vulnerable to climate change.
The post holder will be responsible in providing administrative and operational assistance to ensure the smooth running of the Climate Change Section and programmes. The job may require the post holder to travel overseas occasionally and must be prepared.
Responsibilities encompassed in this role include (but are not limited to):
- Budget management including processing invoices and payments, and follows up on all transactions as necessary
- Support with the recruitment, hiring and on-boarding processes for Commonwealth National and Regional Climate Finance Advisers as described in the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) Operational Manual.
- Assists with the coordination of divisional projects, including internal and external meetings and events.
- Acts as the Documents Officer for major meetings, and arranges, prepares, and dispatches documents and materials for all programmes in London and overseas
To be considered, you will need at least three years of demonstrated work experience in administrative duties and familiarity with financial procedures; experience in working with governments or international organisation in a similar role and preferably with an international element. In addition, a relevant qualification in administration, event management or similar. Please refer to the job description for full information.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive, and equitable development.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country with the right to live and work in the UK.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. Covering letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the person specification, giving clear examples.
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change, debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive public institutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems, software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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