UN Jobs – Programme Associate at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Job Title:    Programme Associate
Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Uganda
Post Level: SB3
Reports to: Area Manager
About UNDP:
The
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global
development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to
knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The
UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing countries
including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed
countries.
Job Summary: The Programme Associate will provide support to
ensure that the goals and objectives of the UNDP programmes are met in a timely
and effective manner, and UNDP is represented at field level in Karamoja. 
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
Specifically, the Programme Associate will:
  • Offer programme management support at field
    level for both on going and new UNDP programmes implemented in Karamoja;
  • Ensure adherence to the UNDP monitoring and
    evaluation system for the projects/programmes implemented in Northern
    Uganda through supporting regular field monitoring visits of activities as
    well as facilitating and supporting joint field monitoring visits;
  • Offer technical support in the preparation of
    monthly progress reports to the Country Office;
  • Support documentation of Programmes and
    project success stories/lessons;
  • Offer support, facilitate and assist external
    evaluations, audits including implementation of audit recommendations and
    spot checks on UNDP implementing partners as well as Responsible parties;
  • Keenly monitor financial delivery and prepare
    reports as needed;
  • Responsible for the preparation of reports
    including mission reports, periodic briefs on progress especially from the
    field operations and on M&E visits;
  • Support in the organization and management of
    workshops, trainings events and briefs and orientation of the programmes
    as and when required for effective implementation of the programme;
  • In charge of the preparation of requisitions
    for goods and services to be procured in the Northern Uganda Programme;
  • Filing of all related project documents;
  • Support in effectively recording and
    maintenance of Office assets at field office;
  • Petty cash and imprest management for the
    field office;
  • Sound contributions to knowledge networks and
    communities of practice;
  • Represent UNDP in field operation meetings
    like Regional Operations Management Team (ROMT) and common services;
  • Perform any other additional tasks that may
    be assigned by the Country Office as and when necessary.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations
    Development Programme UNDP Programme Associate should hold a Bachelor’s
    Degree in Business administration, Public Administration, Social sciences,
    Economics or International Development, or any other field related to
    project management.
  • At least five years’ experience in provision
    of support to the management of programmes;
  • Experience in specifically supporting
    programmes in post conflict and recovery areas;
  • Previous exposure and experience in working
    in the field;
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of crisis
    prevention and recovery issues in Uganda and/or in  Sub-Saharan Africa region;
  • Relevant experience of working with
    government agencies, District Local Governments, local communities and
    international organizations;
  • Fluency in English
  • Language and IT Skills: Experience in the use of computers
    and office software packages and handling of web based management systems;
UNDP
is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality
and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons
with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be
treated with the strictest confidence.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join the United
Nations Development Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity should
endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further review
job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 20th May 2016
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