Fresher UN Associate Programme Management Officer Job Vacancies – United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Job Title: Associate Programme Management Officer
Organization: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Number: RSCE/TJO/PM/006/02-2019
Reports to: Programme Management Officer
Grade: NO-B
About RSCE:
The Regional Service Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for RSCE, in compliance with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations Secretariat rules and regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations Headquarters and oversight bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the Global Field Support Strategy Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
The Regional Service Centre, as approved by the Member States, is owned, managed and staffed by the regional missions it serves. This framework reinforces the existing missions’ chain of command structures and lines of authority in a manner that does not create an additional layer between Headquarters and the regional missions. It also ensures that staffing for RSC.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within limits of delegated authority, the Associate Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Work with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes /projects; Monitor and analyze specific aspects of programme / project development and implementation; Review relevant documents and reports: Identify problems and issues to be addressed and recommend corrective actions; Liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions.
- Carry out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities to include collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
- Provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends in the area of mission support.
- Assist in performing consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
- Participate in survey initiatives; assist with design of data collection tools; issue data collection
- tools, review, analyze and interpret responses, identify problems / issues and prepare preliminary conclusions.
- Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. project reports, draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies. input to publications.
- Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conference, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying proposed participants, preparation or background documents and presentations, handling logistics.
- Undertake outreach activities; participate in the development of training workshops, seminars, participate in and make presentations on assigned topics/activities.
- Participate in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection.
- Coordinate activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions; progress reports; financial statements) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).
- Coordinate and consolidate donor reporting; Coordination of the preparation of annual work plan and budget and consolidation of inputs from relevant project managers.
- Support procurement process; maintain the knowledge management database. Perform other duties as maybe assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) Management Officer job placement should hold an advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Public Administration or a related field. A first level university degree with a combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- At least two years of progressively responsible experience in Project/Programme Management, development, related area and a masters degree or equivalent or 4 years of work experience in relevant area with a first university degree (bachelors degree) is required, Project proposal/Grant writing experience is desirable.
- Language: fluency in oral and written English is required.
Competencies:
- Professionalism: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g. budget work planning, human resources; database management; etc. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility tor incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors’ language. tone, style and ‘format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (Application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send their applications with the following documents:
- The United Nations Personal History form (P-11), Download Here; This should be signed
- Proof of required academic certificates i.e. Academic Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary Diplomas
- Latest performance evaluation reports / appraisals
The applicants with the completed documents are strongly encouraged to apply via e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number (check beginning of this advert) and Job Title to: rsce2-recruitment@un.org
Deadline: 8th March 2019
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