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Job Title:        Programme Assistant

Organization: United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: IOM Programme Coordinator

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. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support the overall
  implementation of the Spotlight Initiative programme and ensure delivery
  of counter trafficking activities;
• Pro-actively contribute to
  day-to-day implementation of the Spotlight Initiative programme and ensure
  conformity to expected results and programme work-plans;
• Provide support to
  programme team in the implementation of their tasks for the achievement of
  programme results (process payments, communication, procurements,
  contracts, agenda, etc.);
• Maintain records on all
  programme personnel/consultants and their respective status (contracts,
  ToRs, time and attendance – if appropriate, etc.) in accordance with
  accepted policies and procedures;
• Make pertinent logistical
  arrangements for the prompt and effective implementation of programme
  activities;
• Take records of programme
  related meetings;
• Assume overall
  responsibility for administrative matters of a more general nature, such
  as registry and maintenance of programme files and records;
• Arrange external and
  internal meetings (including the meetings of the Programme Board,
  Technical level, as well as other relevant meetings, etc.).
• Ensure proper recording of
  cost recovery of non-core funded projects
• Coordinate with relevant
  Government counterparts on the delivery of cross border counter
  trafficking activities;
• Act as the focal person
  for the Spotlight Initiative Programme and participate in relevant
  coordination meetings;
• Support and work directly
  with implementing partners in the delivery of livelihood support
  activities;
• Assist in designing and
  dissemination of public information on TIP;
• Conduct monitoring of
  implementing partners’ activities and provide regular written reports;
• Provide logistical support
  in organizing and coordinating workshops, meetings, and training in
  relation to the programme activities;
• Update reporting and
  monitoring tools to keep track of programme activities and ensure that all
  relevant documentation is produced and made available upon request;
• Ensure liaison between the
  IOM DTM team and the FMP enumerators and provide further support as
  needed;
• Perform any other day to
  day duties as may be required from time to time in the programme unit to
  ensure conformity to expected result.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant for
  the United Nations UNDP Programme Assistant job placement should hold Secondary
  Education preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and
  Finance. University Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences, Business
  Administration, International Relations or other relevant field would be
  desirable, but it is not a requirement.
• Five years of relevant
  experience is required in the field of protection and or counter
  trafficking;
• Strong understanding and
  experience implementing projects in the field of migration
• Proficient in computer
  software: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Words, Excel and Internet Explorer)

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to
  UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender,
  religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Displays string attitude
  of client orientation
• Exerts strict adherence to
  corporate rules, regulations and procedures. 
• Familiarity with the
  internal control framework and results-based management tools is an added
  advantage.

Functional Competencies:

• Knowledge Management and
  Learning
• Shares knowledge and
  experience
• Encourages office staff to
  share knowledge and contribute to UNDP Practice Areas
• Actively works towards
  continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly
  acquired skills
• Development and
  Operational Effectiveness
• Ability to perform a
  variety of specialized tasks, including support to design, planning and
  implementation of programme, managing data and reporting.
• Ability to extract,
  interpret and analyze data and resolve programme and financial related
  problems
• Good knowledge of Results
  Management Guide, financial rules and regulations, accounting and good
  knowledge of Atlas
• Proven ability to
  problem-solve, and think creatively to develop and implement smart
  business solutions in a challenging socio-economic environment;
• Excellent interpersonal
  and communication skills are essential part of the job.
• Leadership and
  Self-Management
• Focuses on result for the
  client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches
  work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control
  and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to
  change and ability to manage complexities
• Responds positively to
  feedback and differing points of view

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to
  UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
• Exerts strict adherence to
  corporate rules, regulations and procedures. 
• Familiarity with the
  internal control framework and results-based management tools is a must.
• Displays cultural, gender,
  religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

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How to Apply:

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desire to join the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, in the
aforementioned capacity should endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link
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Deadline: 14^th November 2019

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