United Nations Volunteers Career Jobs – Project Officer

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Job Title: Project Officer
Organisation: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
Background:
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization
that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide.
Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits
both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace
and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners
to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient
traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN
Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in
development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local
communities. In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through
their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and
positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as
create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This
will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and
productive. The project is being implemented with the Parliament of
the Republic of Uganda as the Implementing Agency, and the National
Planning Authority (NPA) and Non-Government Organizations Forum (NGOF) as
Implementing Partners. The National Planning Authority is tasked with the
responsibility of producing comprehensive National Development Plans (NDPs) and
reporting on their progress. The Research, Innovation, Monitoring and
Evaluation (RIME) department which hosts the project is specifically
responsible for the monitoring and evaluation functions at NPA as well as
building the capacity for monitoring and evaluation at Ministries, Departments
and Agencies (MDAs), and Local Government levels.
Job Summary: The Project
Officer will be stationed at the NPA offices and will report to the
Project Manager, and working closely with the Project Accountant in execution
of procurement and administrative functions of the project. Under the direct
supervision of the Project Manager, the UN Volunteer, Project Officer will
contribute to accountability mechanisms within the context of service delivery
by strengthening oversight functions. 
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Technical Support:
  • In alignment with the
    project document, assist in preparation of the project annual work plan
    and budget;
  • On a regular basis,
    assist with the drafting of progress reports focusing on expected results
    under the project
  • .Assist with the
    preparation of concept notes and proposals;
  • Within the context of
    project outputs and activities, support arrangements for roll out of
     training activities, data collection and analysis.
2. Project Reporting Support:
  • Support the project
    manager in preparation of periodic reports, these include quarterly
    reports, regular updates on the progress, and annual reports of the
    UNDP-funded projects;
  • Maintain consistent
    information sharing on progress towards attainment of projects’ targets
    and results;
  • Support in monitoring
    and evaluation of projects;
  • Communications and
    coordination support.
3.  Administrative Support:
  • Provide logistical
    support that include purchases, practical organization of workshops, and
    processing travel documents;
  • Coordinating and
    processing procurements of the project by compiling relevant background
    information for the process – initiating contracts as applicable, and
    liaising with relevant departments and other stakeholders to support the
    performance of contracts;
  • Keep track of project
    assets by maintaining and regularly updating the asset register in
    accordance to agreed template;
  • Keep track of trip
    reports, travel authorization forms, and expense liquidations;
  • Provide support in
    coordination of events and other project-related activities.
4.  Information and records management:
  • Maintain up-to-date
    records for the project, both hard-copy and computer-based;
  • Maintain and update
    project contact/partner database/list in an accurate and reliable manner;
  • Draft and avail accurate
    and timely data/information including keeping track of lessons and best
    practices to feed into Knowledge Management for the project. 
5. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to:
  • Strengthen their
    knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading
    relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV
    activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
  • Be acquainted with and
    build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host
    country;
  • Reflect on the type
    and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including
    participation in ongoing reflection activities;
  • Contribute
    articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV
    publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
  • Assist with the UNV
    Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
  • Promote or advise
    local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant
    local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering
    service whenever technically possible.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The candidate should
    possess a Master’s degree in Quantitative Economics, Statistics,
    Economics, or Economic Policy and Planning.
  • At least three (03)
    years of progressive working experience in research, monitoring and
    evaluation, and development planning environment;
  • Working experience
    with Government and international donor projects will be an added
    advantage.
  •  Language: Fluency in English in
    both writing and speaking. 
Personal Competencies:
  • Ability to
    work in a fast-paced environment;
  • Eagerness to
    contribute to an exciting and dynamic organization;
  • Strong
    technical and analytical skills;
  • Maintains the
    highest professional ethics and standards;
  • Good
    analytical skills with working knowledge of database management systems;
  • Good report
    writing skills;
  • Good working
    knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft suite applications;
  • Familiarity
    with use of spreadsheets and financial accounting packages;
  • Ability to
    take initiative in resolving difficulties.
How to Apply:
If you believe you are one of the ideal candidates for this opportunity
in working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), then visit the
web link below for full job details  
NB: UNDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.
 Deadline: 15th November, 2013

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