.This position is located in the Global Programme on Security of Major Sports Events, within the Special Projects Section of the Special Projects and Innovations Branch, in the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), in Madrid. The Programme Assistant reports to the head of unit. The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) was established by the General Assembly in June 2017. The Office has five main functions:Provide leadership on the General Assembly counter-terrorism mandates across the United Nations System; Enhance coordination and coherence across the 43 Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entities to ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the Strategy; Strengthen the delivery of United Nations counter-terrorism capacity-building assistance to Member States; Improve visibility,advocacy and resource mobilization for United Nations counter-terrorism efforts; Ensure that due priority is given to counter-terrorism across the United Nations System and that the important work on preventing violent extremism is firmly rooted in the Strategy.Responsibilities : Within limits of delegated authority and depending on location, the Programme Assistant may be responsible for the following duties:Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation activities/processes for the Global Sports Programme.Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/projects and related topics.Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation; monitors status of programme/project proposals; takes necessary action to ensure project documents are completed and submitted to relevant parties for approval.Assists in the preparation and analysis of programme/project budget proposals; provides assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines; reviews and coordinatessubmissions of programme proposals and budget estimates, ensuring that requisite information is included and justified in terms of proposed activities; proposes adjustments asnecessary; prepares reports and ensures that outputs/services are properly categorized.Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects; categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses data related to programmes/projects, e.G., accounting records, outputs, resources utilized, deviations/revisions, etc.; carries out periodic status reviews, identifies issues and initiates requisite follow-up actions; prepares revised budgetestimates; reports on budget revisions, expenditures and obligations, verifies availability of funds; ensures necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system; initiates financial authorizations for expenditures
