Senior Programme Management Assistant

About the role

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is seeking a Senior Programme Management Assistant to support the Programme, Planning and Operations Division. The role involves managing complex programme and project components, providing analytical support, and coordinating with funding agencies and internal units.

Key responsibilities

• Provide full‑range programme and project management assistance across all phases of large, complex initiatives.
• Research, compile, analyse and present data on programmes, highlighting trends and issues.
• Track legislative decisions affecting programmes and maintain related databases.
• Review submissions for compliance, identify problems and prepare summaries with recommendations.
• Coordinate financing modalities with funding agencies and ensure proper monitoring systems.
• Draft budgets, forecasts and monitor budgetary commitments using the ERP system.
• Prepare newsletters, reports, briefings and other communication materials.
• Serve as focal point for implementation monitoring, evaluation and issue resolution, including procurement and travel arrangements.

Required profile

• High school diploma (or equivalent); a university degree reduces required experience.
• At least ten years of experience in programme or project administration, technical cooperation or related fields (eight years with a university degree).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Experience in an international organization and familiarity with UN staff rules is desirable.
• One year or more of experience in data analytics is desirable.

Required skills

• SAP (ERP system)
• Data analytics