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Job
Title: Project Officer
(Tourism Project)
Title: Project Officer
(Tourism Project)
Organisation: United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP)
Programme (UNDP)
Reports
to: Team Leader,
Growth and Poverty Reduction Programme
to: Team Leader,
Growth and Poverty Reduction Programme
Duty
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About
UNDP:
UNDP:
The Government of Uganda is
implementing the National Development Plan 2010/11-2014/15, which has a vision
of transforming Uganda to a middle-income economy through the promotion of
growth, employment and socio-economic transformation for prosperity. In that
plan, Government recognizes that in the short to medium term, the tourism
sector will be one of the key drivers in the country’s efforts to reduce poverty,
and has great potential for foreign exchange generation, job creation, and
provision of livelihoods to a significant proportion of the population. In
this regard, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage (MTWA) with support
from UNDP, is implementing a project Improving Policies and Regulations to
Support Development of Markets in Tourism.
implementing the National Development Plan 2010/11-2014/15, which has a vision
of transforming Uganda to a middle-income economy through the promotion of
growth, employment and socio-economic transformation for prosperity. In that
plan, Government recognizes that in the short to medium term, the tourism
sector will be one of the key drivers in the country’s efforts to reduce poverty,
and has great potential for foreign exchange generation, job creation, and
provision of livelihoods to a significant proportion of the population. In
this regard, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage (MTWA) with support
from UNDP, is implementing a project Improving Policies and Regulations to
Support Development of Markets in Tourism.
Job
Summary: The Project
Officer will offer technical backstopping support and assist in monitoring and
reporting of project activities
Summary: The Project
Officer will offer technical backstopping support and assist in monitoring and
reporting of project activities
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare
substantive reports and written contributions for various purposes,
including inputs for the annual work plans and reports; overviews,
synthesis papers, discussion papers, briefing notes and other
reporting needs; - Support
the project in capturing and disseminating programme results and relevant
developments, as well as extracting critical lessons learned and good
practices from monitoring and evaluation visits and processes; - Provide
technical and advisory support to the project in the design and
implementation of strategies, effective application of RBM tools and
monitoring the achievement of results; - Facilitate
knowledge building and results-based change management, through
identifying and synthesizing best practices and lessons learned on
effective implementation of the project; - Assist
in supporting the Project Manager and Government focal point in the day to
day management of the project to ensure project reporting requirements are
met, and that quarterly; annual and financial reporting is timely
including the resolution of administrative issues within the UNDP CO regarding
work plan/budget reviews, payments, procurement and ATLAS reporting among
others; - Perform
any other related tasks that may be required.
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
Skills & Experience:
- A
Bachelors Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Development
Studies or any other related fields. - At
least four (4) years progressive experience in project management
preferably in growth and poverty reduction related programmes/projects
with central/local governments, civil society organizations and
development agencies. - Knowledge
and experience with UN/UNDP programming, guidelines, tools, rules and
processes is an added advantage. - Experience
in design and implementation of strategies, effective application of RBM
tools and monitoring achievement of results; - Practical
knowledge and experience in development of policy and inclusive markets - Experience
in the use of web based management systems.
Language
Requirements: Fluency
in the UN and national language of the duty station.
Requirements: Fluency
in the UN and national language of the duty station.
Personal
Competencies:
Competencies:
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates
integrity by modelling 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.
Functional Competencies:
Project
and Resource Management:
and Resource Management:
- Strong
analytical, research and writing skills with demonstrated ability to think
strategically, make sound judgments and to manage competing priorities; - Ability
to work independently and produce high quality outputs in a timely
manner while understanding and anticipating the evolving client needs; - Ability
to focus on impact and results for the client, promoting and demonstrating
an ethic of client service; - Strong
capacity to communicate clearly and quickly.
Partnership
building and team work:
building and team work:
- Demonstrated
well developed people management skills; - Strong
ability to manage teams; creating an enabling environment, mentoring and
developing staff; - Excellent
negotiating and networking skills; - Demonstrated
flexibility to excel in a multi-cultural environment.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
If you believe you are one
of the three ideal candidates for this fantastic opportunity for the United
Nations Development Programme, then visit the web link below for full job
details http://jobs.undp.org
of the three ideal candidates for this fantastic opportunity for the United
Nations Development Programme, then visit the web link below for full job
details http://jobs.undp.org
NB: UNDP
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.
Deadline:
21st June, 2013
21st June, 2013
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