Programme Management Assistant (UNEP)

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Programme Management Assistant to support the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. Working under the Legal Officer and Head of Conference Services, the assistant will help coordinate projects and programmes that advance the conservation of migratory species worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in project planning and preparation, monitoring the status of programme and project proposals.
• Process grants and partner information, including due‑diligence checks and agreement entry in the Partnership Portal.
• Review project documents—budgets and agreements—for completeness and compliance before final approval.
• Distribute approved documents to relevant parties and act as the focal point for administrative coordination of implementation activities.
• Facilitate administrative actions such as recruitment, appointment of personnel, and travel arrangements in liaison with various units.

Required profile

• Works under the supervision of the Legal Officer and Head of Conference Services.

Required skills