UNICEF Jobs – Programme Assistant

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Grade: GS 5
Duty Station: Kampala
Type and Duration of Appointment: Fixed Term Appointment (One year with possible extension)
Job Purpose:
·         Under close supervision and technical guidance of the Chief of Learning, the incumbent will assist in collecting information on subject-matter activities of the country or area;
·         Maintain, prepare documentation and correspondence pertaining to programme activities, making necessary abstracts and computations;
·         Maintain and keep control plans on the status of projects at the formulation, implementation and operational stages;
·         Prepare background material, working papers and tables for briefing and review sessions;
·         Carry out specific budget operational tasks for activities related to the section’s projects implementation;
·         Summarise information reflecting current obligations and future programme and budgetary implications;
·         Carry out specific operational/control tasks for programme implementation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·         Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by formal training in relevant courses in Business Administration/Management/Project administration/ Database management.
·         Five years of office experience, including record-keeping and processing of information, of which at least one year is closely related to support of programme activities.
·         Good command of written and spoken English.
·         Aptitude for figures and accuracy.
·         Computer skills, including internet navigation and use of various MS Office applications.
·         Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
·         Core Values (Required): Commitment; Diversity and Inclusion; Integrity
·         Core Competencies (Required): Communication [I]; Working with People [II]; Drive for Results [I]
·         Functional Competencies (Required): Analyzing [I]; Learning and Researching [I]; Planning and Organizing [I]; Following instructions and Procedures [I]
How to Apply:
  1. ONLY Ugandan Nationals will be considered
  2. UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  3. Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as the most recent performance evaluation report.
  4. If applications are sent by email, please clearly indicate the position applied for and use this order to name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_MukasaApplication.
  5. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
  6. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 29 January, 2013. Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume to:
Human Resource Specialist,
UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,
Plot 9, George Street,
P.O. Box 7047, Kampala-Uganda.
Via email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org
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