UNDP Jobs – Project Officer (Tourism Project) at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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Organisation: United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP)
Reports
to: Team Leader,
Growth and Poverty Reduction Programme
Duty
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About
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.

Job
Summary:  The Project
Officer will offer technical backstopping support and assist in monitoring and
reporting of project activities
Key
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:
  • 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.
Personal
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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
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
NB: UNDP
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.
Deadline:
21st June, 2013
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