Programme Associate - Moroto (Open to Uganda National Only))
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)Duration of Initial Contract :
Under the guidance and supervision of the Northern Uganda Programme Manager with overall reporting to the Team Leader Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit (CPR), the Programme Associate will provide administrative support for the smooth implementation of the Northern Uganda Programme in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. The Moroto Programme Associate will work in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the Country Office and will be based at the Moroto UN Joint premises.
Provide effective support in the management of the Northern Uganda Programme focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Ensure timely consolidation of reports prepared and submitted by all partners including technical, and financial reports;Ensure close coordination between other relevant projects and programmes;Facilitate coordination and other support for consultants hired on the project, and for any relevant missions UNDP or other directly related to the project;Support in the provision of guidance to the partners on routine implementation of projects including their reporting;Presentation of information for audit of the Northern Uganda Programme and support implementation of audit recommendations as deemed appropriateParticipate in project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specifically, participate in field project visits;Participate in discussions and meetings with stakeholders;Monitor financial delivery and prepare reports as needed.Review, in conformity with procedures, work plans, availability of resources for expenditure, and ensures conformity of project financial requests.Preparation of reports including mission reports, periodic briefs on progress especially from the field operations and on M&E visits;Support in the organization and management workshops, trainings and briefs and orientation of the programmes as and when required for effective implementation of the programme.Provides administrative support to the Programme Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:
Administrative support to management of the Programme;Review of projects Financial Reports; preparation of basic financials for the Programme;Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system while ensuring that vouchers are processed timely, are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded;Filing of all related project documents;Liaise and provide support with local experts and consultants on assigned tasks;Preparation of requisitions for goods and services to be procured in the Northern Uganda Programme;Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the Northern Uganda Programme focusing on achievement of the following results:
Organization of trainings and workshops for stakeholders of Northern Uganda Programme.Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices during the implementation of Northern Uganda Programme;Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.Functional Competencies:Good writing skills; Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams;Ability to conduct and support conduct of meetings and activities as well as contribute positively to the conduct of meetings/missionsAbility to multi-task;Ability to travel to project sites as required;Good communication skills;Knowledge of the UN system will be an added advantage.Corporate Competencies:Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Treats all people fairly without favoritism; Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment. Bachelors Degree in Business administration, Public Administration, Social sciences, Economics or International Development, or any other field related to project management.
Experience:
Five years work experience in provision of support to the management of projects; Experience in specifically supporting projects in post conflict and recovery area will be an advantage;Good understanding of crisis prevention and recovery issues in Uganda and/or in Sub-Saharan Africa region;Relevant experience of working with government agencies, District Local Governments, local communities and international organizations;Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web based management systems;Language Requirements:
FC:04000
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