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Job Title:  National Operations Analyst (Fresher UN Jobs) 

Organisation: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has a global mandate to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations and contribute to global economic’ growth. Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO’s efforts – to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.

Job Summary:  Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Uganda, the direct supervision of the Operations Officer, and in close coordination with the Operations Specialist as well as technical, operations and administrative personnel, the National Operations Associate will perform the following tasks:

Technical Focus: Support the implementation of FAO Uganda portfolio of projects

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Operations team in developing/reviewing new project budgets/proposals in alignment with FAO rules and regulations, inserting necessary information and clearances in FAO’s Field Programme Management Information System (FPMIS);
• Assist the Operations team in the overall management of the portfolio, including budget revisions, project closures and other project-related actions in FPMIS ensuring that FAO’s Project Cycle Management guidelines are applied in all phases of project management and in the operational/administrative follow-up of project management actions flagged in FPMIS;
• Handle day-to-day operational aspects of projects and programmes in accordance with the project management cycle from initiation phase to operational and financial closure;
• According to the approved workplans and procurement plans, supports programme colleagues in ensuring complete submission of Procurement Requests (PRs) in alignment with FAO Uganda Procurement Workflows;
• Support Programme teams in drafting, monitoring and amending Agreements under MS507 and MS701 and support the capacities of the Service providers in providing duly certified financial reports with all required supporting documents;
• Review Operational Fund Requests (OFRs) against approved templates- and workflows. Whenever needed, provision of feedback to requestors facilitated to ensure alignment to external and FAO internal rules and procedures;
• Update and share with FAO Uganda personnel, FAO Uganda internal guidelines and templates for the submission of Office Memorandums for local travel (OMs), Operational Fund Requests (OFRs), Back to Office Reports (BTORs), Travel Expense Claims (TECs), including of related templates and external guidelines (e.g. UN travel guidelines), Purchase Requisitions (PRs), etc.;
• Regularly review the transaction listing to identify outstanding commitments and follows-up with the relevant units for closure;
• Take corrective measures to overcome operational constraints, including reconciliation of expenditures, balances, payments and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports;
• Assist in ensuring that timely action is taken by the programme/project teams in all areas of programme/project implementation, including, but not limited to, procurement, human resources, financial and narrative reporting, project opening and closure;
• Support and build the capacities of FAO staff in the different operational modalities (Operational partners implementation Modality, cash transfers, beneficiary grants, vouchers, Letters of Agreement, etc.);
• In collaboration with the Operations team develop and maintain a database for LoAs, UN to UN Agreements, OPAs and vouchers to help anticipate problems and ensure an effective use of resources;
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) National Operations Analyst job should hold a University degree in public administration, business administration, economics or a closely related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of English.
• National of Uganda.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Good communication skills, including in emergency settings;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, make appropriate recommendations, effective decisions, including in emergency settings;
• Strong foundation in financial and administrative management ;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Excellent knowledge of Excel;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural team, and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Knowledge of UN rules and procedures is desirable.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) should apply online at the link below

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Deadline: 5^th August 2023

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