UNDP Jobs; Executive Associate to Deputy Country Director (Operations)

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Job Title: Executive Associate to Deputy Country Director (Operations) DCD- O

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Post Level: GS6

Reports to: Deputy Country Director (Operations) DCD- O

About UNDP:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ 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 Overview: The UNDP Executive Associate will be  responsible for the effective and efficient functioning of the DCD/O’s office whilst ensuring full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made. The Executive Associate works in close collaboration with Front Office, Programme, Business Development and Operations Teams, UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the DCD/O’s Office focusing on achievement of the following results:

• In charge of the management of the DCD/O’s Office, ensuring an environment of professionalism and teamwork at all times, and setting exemplary standards of conduct for the CO team;
• Efficient and discreet management of the DCD/O’s schedules;
• Responsible for the organization of regular and ad-hoc meetings; preparation of minutes and summaries of actions to be taken; tracking of progress on planned issues; follow-up with focal points;
• Screening of all incoming communications, filter outgoing correspondence for supervisor’s signature, clearance and further action by other staff; wherever possible;
• Adherence to appropriate protocol and correspondence guidelines by CO team when communicating with Government and other external partners;
• Use of automated office management system.

2. Ensures provision of effective communications and administrative support to the office focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Responsible for the maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials. Use of automated filing system;
• In charge of the coordination of the information flow in the office, and dissemination of corporate and interoffice communication to staff as required;
• Active facilitation of information sharing with, Programme and Operations Teams as well as other units;
• Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to DCD/O’s Office.
• Draft routine correspondence, interoffice circulars, general briefing notes, documents, reports and minutes of meetings when requested, translations when required;
• Administration of travel, meetings, appointments and briefings of DCD/O; including drafting of background notes;
• Maintenance of Teams’ status reports, best practices, lessons learned, publishing on section intranet and compiling of information for operations SOPs maintenance and sharing with all staff;
• Support to organization of UN Surveys (Hardship, Cost of Living and DSA) by sending out instructions, coordinating data collection from agencies and drafting the consolidated reports;
• Support to any other Operations Unit if required.

3. Administrative support to the UN Operations Management Team (OMT) focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Drafting agenda points for OMT meeting and organizing the meetings;
• Taking notes of OMT meetings and preparing minutes;
• Following up on recommendations and actions decided by the OMT.

4. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Organization of trainings for UNDP staff on coordination, administration and protocol issues.

Job Requirements: 

• The candidates for the United Nations UNDP Executive Associate vacancy should hold Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Administration or  any other discipline with a specialized  training in secretarial and office management;
• Six or more years of progressively responsible secretarial, administrative, programme experience is required at the national or international level.
• Significant experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web based management systems

Language and IT Skills: Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station

Personal Competencies:

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

• Knowledge Management and Learning
• Shares knowledge and experience
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Core Competencies:

Development and Operational Effectiveness: Ability to perform a broad range of specialized activities aimed at effective and efficient functioning of DCD/O’s office, including data/ schedule management, maintenance of protocol, information flow.

Confidentiality: Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, elaboration and implementation of new data management systems

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.

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.

Deadline Date: 03/12/2014

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Deputy Representative Job Vacancy at The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Friday, 27 June 2014

Job Title: Deputy Representative
Vacancy Number:  E-VN-2014-001440
Employer: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Representative

About UNICEF:
UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized.  Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path. For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Job Overview: 
The UNICEF Deputy Representative is primarily responsible for the overall leadership and managerial guidance on policy direction and programme initiatives.  He / she is also accountable for programme coordination, and management of all phases of programme formulation, planning, design, implementation. The Deputy Representative offers leadership and strategic guidance in the planning, formulation and implementation of the Country Programme and its activities in line with national development priorities, and the UN Development Assistance Framework.  The incumbent also ensures that a gender equality perspective is mainstreamed in all aspects of substantive work across the country programme.  The jobholder will also be responsible for the administration of the total programme commitment of a large-size country office with a broad range of projects, consistent with the organization's goals, strategy, and priorities.

Job Duties:

• Effective leadership and managerial guidance and coordination are provided to ensure the achievement of programme goals through an environment in which programme staff, both women and men, can function at the highest standard of efficiency and competency.   Implementation of the Country Programme and its activities promoted in line with national development priorities, and the UN Development Assistance Framework.
• Responsible for Country programme management is fully supported by effective knowledge management and system.
• In charge of Situation Analysis is prepared/updated, critical programme intervention point, measures or adjustments are identified, programme work plans and recommendations are prepared and incorporated, and the application of gender mainstreaming is integral to all work processes.
• Responsible for Rights-based and Results-based management approach is fully incorporated into all phases of programme and project programming, and the value and quality of programme/project strategy and implementation effectively are enhanced.
• In charge of ensuring programme efficiency and delivery are improved through effective programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Carry out UNICEF programme evaluations are effectively conducted in compliance with the established UN quality standards, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion to stakeholders in order to improve programme performance.
• Ensure commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners are effectively gained and promoted.
• Generally responsible for rights perspective and advocacy at the national, community and family levels are incorporated into policy analysis for establishing and elevating UNICEF's credibility in national and international policy debates.
• Also, in charge of effective advocacy, communication and networking are achieved through partnership and collaboration.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the UNICEF Representative.

Job Requirements:

• An advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.
• At least ten years of relevant professional work experience, including international and developing country work experience and field work experience
• Background/familiarity with Emergency.
• Fluency in English and another UN language.

Personal Competencies:

• Possess high level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.
• Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
• Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
• Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
• Identifies urgent and potentially risky decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates organization-wide activities.
• Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization's future potential.
• Possesses high-level leadership and supervisory skills; provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high caliber; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching.
• Negotiates effectively with people inside and outside the organization by adopting a range of approaches.
• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups. Actively nurtures good relationships with people across all organizational levels and boundaries, and with government leaders and stakeholders.
• Seeks and proposes opportunities for advancing UNICEF's mission.

Deadline Date: 14/07/2014

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Programme Officer Job Opportunity at World Food Programme in Kampala, Uganda

Tuesday, 10 June 2014

Job Title: Programme Officer (VAM/M&E)
Job Location:  Kampala, Uganda
Employer: UN World Food Programme (WFP)
Reports to: Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping Officer (Head VAM / M&E)
Vacancy Announcement No.:  VA-04-2014

About WFP:
WFP does not charge any fees from applicants at any stage in the recruitment process
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda. Currently WFP focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market Support (AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.

Job Overview:
The WFP Programme Officer will be responsible for strengthening and expanding country market analysis and diagnostic capacity to inform programme decisions and identification of transfer modalities and will be required to undertake the following:

Job Duties:

•     Responsible for overall programme management which includes implementation and monitoring of programmes and activities in the region;
•     Expand the current work undertaken by VAM with respect to markets / price monitoring and analysis to ensure a more comprehensive analysis conducted monthly, quarterly, annually resulting in a high quality Markets Analysis report which is disseminated widely;
•     Manage the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in operation and the scope of programmes;
•     Intuitively sesign and maintain databases of indicators relating to food security and WFP projects;
•     Provide continuing liaison with bilateral food aid programmes, with other UN agencies and with NGOs providing technical or other forms of assistance to WFP assisted projects;
•     Ensure compliance and adherence with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures with respect to food aid;
•     Assist in preparation/update of the early warning, risk analysis and contingency planning in order to respond to humanitarian crises;
•     Provide the WFP country office with the necessary GIS and mapping capability;
•     Work with AME team as well as Heads of Sub-Offices to establish work plans, draw up time tables and requisite budgets required to undertake routine/emergency food security assessments in the programme areas;
•     Provide the WFP country office, food security and vulnerability information management capacity by maintaining and updating databases of spatial and socioeconomic data;
•     Perform any other related duties as required;

Job Requirements:

•     A University degree in sociology, geospatial mapping,        economics, agriculture, geography, nutrition, rural development or other related field from a recognized institution;
•     A minimum of three or more years’ postgraduate professional experience in development, food security, analytical science or any other related field gained from reputable organizations;
•     All candidates should preferably possess the ability to compile, maintain and analyse data, prepare reports and draw initial conclusions and recommendations, work in a team, maintain effective work relationships with counter parts; flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description, ability to deal patiently and tactfully with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds
•     Computer literacy skills i.e. working knowledge and expertise in using Microsoft Office
•     applications;

Language Skills:
Proficiency in both oral and written English is essential;

Deadline Date: 19/06/2014

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified Ugandan nationals who meet the aforementioned job requirements are encouraged to submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates under confidential cover quoting on the envelop the vacancy announcement number and name of the applicant to:
The Human Resources Officer, 
UN World Food Programme 
P. 0. Box 7159, Kampala. Uganda.
Or
Hand delivered applications should be dropped in a box at the reception of WFP Offices at plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road.

NB: All applicants should check on the Notice Board at the main entrance to confirm that their applications have been received one week after the closing date. Applications must be received by the deadline and only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Piease note that incomplete submission will be disregarded.

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Education in Emergency Project Officer Career Opportunity at UNICEF in Northern Uganda

Job Title: Education in Emergency Project Officer
Job Location: Gulu / Adjumani, Uganda
Employer: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
Grade:  NOB
Reports to: Head of UNICEF Gulu Zonal Office

About UNICEF:
UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized.  Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path.

Job Overview:
The UNICEF Education in Emergency Project Officer will technically support UNICEF to scale up the education interventions for refugee children from South Sudan. The incumbent will also ensure that UNICEF supported interventions are well coordinated with the response from other agencies and government in order to avoid duplication. The jobholder will make sure that UNICEF supported interventions also respond to the needs of host communities and that the district authorities are well informed about the emergency support provided by UNICEF in the education field. The Officer will also be responsible for preparing written reports on the situation of children and UNICEF’s education response and submit the reports to GZO and Kampala UNICEF Offices.

Job Duties:

•     Actively monitors and provides regular updates on UNICEF supported education activities – including, Early Childhood, Primary Education and “Learning Spaces” – in the refugee settlements and transit centers. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Gulu Zonal office and in consultation with UNHCR and other CP partners, government, and UN agencies in the area.
•     Rigorously participate in the coordination meetings organized by UNHCR and OPM on Community Services, including Education; keep UNHCR and OPM informed on the learning activities that are implemented with UNICEF support.
•     Regularly visit the transit centers, refugee settlements and surrounding host communities in Adjumani, Kiryandongo and Arua and inform the Chief of Zone Office Gulu as well as the Kampala Office on any issues that might impede the efficient provision of education services which cannot be solved at local level.
•     Prepare timely reports on any new education needs that require urgent attention including child recruitment, trafficking, the mental health and well-being of children and their families, handicapped children and those with special education needs, etc.
•     Explore options for utilization of innovative approaches to education service provision within the refugee settlements and Ugandan schools affected by the humanitarian situation; including introduction of eduTrac and other e-based platforms.
•     Identify opportunities to work with other sectors to strengthen overall education for children by integrating education activities within their emergency response programmes. In particular work closely with Child protection partners to ensure violent free learning spaces; and with the health sector to ensure all children in ECDs are regularly screened and managed for malnutrition.
•     Technically support the monitoring of programmes and projects of UNICEF partners related to the refugee crisis.

Job Requirements:

•     University degree in the social sciences, Education or related technical field
•     A minimum of two years’ progressively relevant professional work experience at the national level in programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education programmes or related field.
•     Demonstrated emergency response experience in relevant field is an added advantage.
•     Fluency in English is required and strong written and verbal communications skill therein strongly desirable.
•     Exhaustive knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields
•     Good negotiating, advocacy, and communication skills.
•     Leadership and teamwork abilities.
•     Computer literacy skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
•     Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

Personal Competencies:
Core Values (Required): 
Commitment; Diversity and Inclusion; Integrity
Core Competencies (Required):
Communication; Working with People; Drive for Results
Functional Competencies (Required):
Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Applying Technical Expertise, Relating and Networking, Deciding and initiating action

Deadline Date: 23/06/2014

How to Apply:
    ONLY Ugandan Nationals will be considered.
    UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
    The applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as the most recent performance evaluation report.

If applications are sent by email, please clearly indicate the position applied for and use this order to name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_ MukasaApplication.

    UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
    Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

All candidates who desire to work in the prestigious United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the above position should send their resume to:
Human Resource Specialist,
UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,
Plot 9, George Street,
P.O. Box 7047, Kampala-Uganda.
Via email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org

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United Nations Jobs in Kampala, Uganda; Investment and Efficiency Adviser

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Title:         Investment and Efficiency Adviser, Uganda
Vacancy No.:     UNAIDS/14/FT29
Grade:         P4
Duty station:      Kampala Uganda
Contract type:     Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract:  2 years
Employer:    UNAID-Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
Organization unit: AI/PRG Programmes (AI/PRG) /
AI/RSJ Regional Support Team, East and South Africa (AI/RSJ)

Mandate Of The Department:

• The mandate of the Regional Support Teams is to provide leadership and coordinate support for an expanded UN system response to AIDS at regional and country levels. Promote, support, and provide guidance to the UN system in the region on Universal Access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support and implementing the Global Task Team recommendations. Coordinate the development of strategic information and document the trends on the epidemic and the response as well as provide intellectual leadership on the status of the AIDS response in the region. Provide managerial support and technical advice and guidance to UNAIDS country offices.
• Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
• Under the direct supervision of the UCD and with technical guidance from the RST and relevant Geneva units and departments, the incumbent drives UNAIDS' investment and efficiency agenda at country level. He/she supports the UCD in convening development partners including Ministries of Finance and Health, implementers, key stakeholders and major donors such as World Bank, BMGF, Global Fund and PEPFAR around issues of costs, efficiencies, resource allocation and financing of HIV programs; ensures consistency of approaches towards theses issues and promotes efficient, effective and sustainable HIV investments; and operationalizes the 1000 days' agenda regarding the HLM financing goal and the application of the UNAIDS Investment Framework.
• In particular, the incumbent is assigned the following responsibilities:
• Review, assess and analyse HIV and health costing and financial data, including sustainable financing scenarios and projections, and prepare and present reports that can be used for country-level advocacy and to support grant and loan applications.
• Provide strategic guidance and coordinate efforts to achieve cost reductions and focus investments on the most cost-effective approaches and interventions, most affected geographical areas and populations of highest impact.
• Research and promote innovative approaches to increase domestic investment and achieve effective social protection.
• Contribute to broader health and social sector development beyond HIV, by strengthening national health financing and social protection systems and human resource capacity, including through skills building and strategy development.

Act as UN focal point for social sector financing issues, as needed.

Perform other duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Essential:
Advanced university degree in economics, public administration, public health and social sciences.

Desirable:
Specialization in health economics.
Competencies:
UNAIDS Values
1. Commitment to the AIDS response
2. Integrity
3. Respect for diversity

Core Competencies
1. Working in teams
2. Communicating with impact
3. Applying expertise
4. Delivering results
5. Driving change and innovation
6. Being accountable

Managerial Competencies
1. Leading teams
2. Building relationships and networks
3. Developing and empowering others
4. Managing performance and resources
5. Vision and strategic thinking
6. Exercising sound judgement

Experience:
Essential:
A minimum of 7 to 10 years of professional work experience in policy analysis and evaluation of complex development programmes, including quantitative economic and financial analysis. Experience with HIV programs and of UN policies at various levels.

Desirable:
Experience with HIV costing, cost-effectiveness, resource tracking and financing.

Languages:
Essential:
Advanced knowledge of English (advanced knowledge of another UN language depending on the duty station).

Desirable:
Knowledge of another official UN language.

Additional Information:
Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS will be subject to the Organization's Mobility Policy. The above-mentioned position is a rotational position and its standard duration of assignment is linked to the ICSC hardship classification of the duty station.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
67611 USD at single rate
72605 USD with primary dependants     Post Adjustment: 36.8 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable UNAIDS to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
Currently accepting applications

Deadline Date: 21/06/2014

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UNDP Job Opportunities in Kampala, Uganda; Project Manager

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Job Title:    Project Manager (Open to Ugandans Only)
Job Location:     Kampala, Uganda
Type of Contract:Service Contract
Employer:    UNDP
Post Level :    SC-4
Languages Required:English 

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    01-Jul-2014
Duration of Initial Contract :    1 Year (with possibility of extension)
Expected Duration of Assignment :    1 Year

Background
As the UN system's development programme and a GEF Implementing Agency since 1991, UNDP supports countries in addressing development, climate, and ecosystem sustainability in an integrated manner.  As a GEF Implementing Agency, UNDP-GEF further offers countries highly specialized technical services for programme/project formulation, due diligence, mobilization of required co-financing, project implementation oversight, results management and evaluation, performance-based payments and knowledge management. UNDP-GEF’s Green, Low-emission, Climate-resilient Development Strategies team works to support countries to attract and direct public and private investment towards catalyzing and supporting sustainable economic growth through initiatives focused on integrated Climate Change Strategies, Advancing Cross-sectoral Climate Resilient Livelihoods and Strengthening Climate Information and addressing barriers to Climate Resilient Development.

Given that energy production and utilization is a significant contributor to green gas emissions, efficient methods of production and utilization of energy ought to be adopted. Charcoal is the preferred cooking energy in Uganda particularly by urban consumers and is considered a relatively modern fuel rather than a traditional one.   Uganda’s charcoal sub-sector remains plagued by inefficient production practices, lack of sustainable supplies of woody biomass and inadequate, and sometimes conflicting policy statements. At the current rate of consumption, the pressure on biomass resources will increase even further as communities produce more charcoal to meet their livelihood demands and urban charcoal consumer demand. The GEF 5 is supporting a full-size project that will address key barriers to Sustainable Charcoal Production. This project aims at “Improved charcoal production technologies and sustainable land management practices through an integrated approach in Uganda.”, with an overall objective of securing multiple environmental benefits by addressing the twin challenges of unsustainable utilization of fuel wood (including charcoal) and poor land management practices common in Uganda’s woodland through technology transfer, enhancement of the national policy framework and the promotion of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) practices.

As part of the implementation process in Uganda,   a Project Manager is being sought to supervise and oversee the project activities and deliver the objective, outcomes and outputs of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

•     Lead, manage and coordinate day-to-day planning, implementation and management of project activities according to the Project Document (ProDoc) and project log frame;
•     Act as the Secretary of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and execution of their recommendations;
•     Prepare Standard Progress Reports (quarterly and annual), annual work plans and budgets for consideration by the Project Board and PSC;
•     Facilitate project audits and evaluations, production of documentation required by UNDP, MEMD and the PSC, and implementation of recommendations to the Project Steering Committee;
•     Facilitate effective communication and decision-making between the PSC, UNDP, MEMD and all stakeholders to ensure ongoing stakeholder cohesion and effective process management
•     Prepare the  project monitoring and evaluation plan;
•     Monitor the project’s progress towards the attainment of the project outcomes and objectives, in particular achievement of the project’s global environmental benefits;
•     Coordinate and manage the project’s Inception Workshop and preparation of the Inception Report;
•     Provide technical support to charcoal related policy discussions and development;
•     Assume responsibility for the quality and timing of project as per the Pro Doc ;
•     Support the completion of evaluation reports (midterm, terminal etc.) to MEMD and UNDP/GEF, including elaboration of management responses;
•     Prepare and approve Terms of Reference for equipment procurement;
•     Manage disbursement of funds, maintenance of accounts as per requirements of UNDP & NIM guidelines, and provide inputs to internal and external audits;
•     Establish and maintain relationships and act as the key focal point with UNDP CO to ensure all the programming, financial and administrative matters related to the project are transparently, expediently and effectively managed, in line with established UNDP rules and regulations;
•     Liaise with main stakeholders to ensure their roles are appropriately integrated into the project as envisaged;
•      Participate in recruitment and supervision of technical and training experts as required for implementation of the project and Delegate responsibilities to the appropriate Project officers;
•     Monitor the work of the agencies involved in managing specific components and outputs including delivery by consultants.

Competencies:
Corporate Competencies:

•     Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
•     Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
•     Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Functional Competencies:

•     Promotes knowledge management in the project and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
•     In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues;
•     Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;
•     Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of the project.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

•     Ability to lead strategic planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting;
•     Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
•     Ability to apply development theory to the specific project context to identify creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations;
•     Ability to manage for results; translates strategic aims into achievable plans, with established priorities, monitors them, making periodic adjustments as required.

Management and Leadership:

•     Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
•     Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
•     Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
•     Ability to lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills;
•     Demonstrates outstanding communication skills oral and written communication skills;
•     Negotiation skills: capacity to work with diverse partners including Government, donors and civil society;
•     Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
•     Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

•     Master’s degree or its equivalent in a relevant area such as Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, or Natural Resource Management or Environmental studies.

Experience:

•     Minimum 10 years relevant work experience;
•     Demonstrated knowledge of project management of a comparable project;
•     At least five (5) years experience in the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency industry or climate change mitigation sector and working knowledge of the Ugandan energy sector with extensive contact in the public and private sectors and civil society organizations;
•     Past experience with Charcoal technologies and National Policy on Renewable Energy is advantageous;
•     At least three (5) years work experience at senior management level with demonstrable project level management skills and ability to coordinate activities involving a large contingent of professional consultants drawn around the country and/or internationally;
•     Strategic planning and results-oriented management profile with strong reporting and financial management skills;
•     Understanding of climate change mitigation strategies and emission reduction benefits accruing from low-carbon energy activities.

Language Requirements:
    Excellent written and fluent spoken English.

Note:
UNDP is any Equal Opportunity Employer. Highly Qualified women are encouraged to apply. Short listed candidates will be required to send certified copies of academic credentials to UNDP Human Resource Unit.

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.

Deadline Date:    30/05/2014

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Technical Assistant Job Vacancy at the United Nations in Nairobi, Kenya

Monday, 19 May 2014

Job Title:    Technical Assistant, G7
Job Code Title:    Senior Telecommunications Technical Assistant
Department/ Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi
Job Location:    Nairobi, Kenya   
Job Opening number:14-IST-UNON-35038-R-NAIROBI (X)
Employer: United Natios
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
   
Special Notice
This position is funded for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.  Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment.
Staff members are subject to the authority of and assignment by the Secretary-General. All staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. 1. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. 2. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.
   
Org. Setting and Reporting   
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in the Information Technology Unit (ITU) of the Division of Conference Services (DCS), UNON at the Nairobi duty station.
   
Job Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Chief, ITU/DCS/UNON the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:
1. Conference equipment handling and day-to-day operations:  
a) Install and test conference equipment;
b) Set up and test conference room as per agreed standards;
c) Perform audio and video recording and process recordings as per clients' requirements;
d) Guide and mentor short term technical staff;
e) Assist interpreters with operational set-ups and monitor operations throughout the meeting;
f) Engage in team work with other UNON technical parties in the case of teleconferencing and video-conferencing facilitation. 

2. Maintenance of conference equipment: 
a) Conduct quarterly inspections to test, repair and clean conference equipment;
b) Tackle technical issues relating to conference equipment and share information, technological improvement ideas and suggestions with the team members; escalate outstanding unresolved issues to the supervisor;
c) Ensure adequate spare parts are kept in stock;
d) Liaise with internal staff members and external contractors on timely repair or replacement of faulty equipment; 

3. Team Co-ordination: 
a) Perform the role of supervisor and coordinate the daily operations of the team;
b) Participate in weekly coordination meetings;
c) Conduct resource planning on a weekly basis;
d) Supervise short-term staff;
e) Engage in daily contact with internal stakeholders;
f) Identify tools and resources that will enable the team perform;
g) Coordinate with Division of Security & Safety Services (DSS) to ensure safety and security of equipment and delegates in the conference area;
h) Coordinate with Facilities Management and Transport Service to ensure proper upkeep of conference facilities;
i) Research and give feedback on training needs.

4. Inventory and Procurement: 
a) Coordinate with Procurement Section to ensure timely acquisition of equipment and services required;
b) Maintain up-to-date Hardcat records of assets;
c) Conduct quarterly physical inventory checks to ensure up-to-date records;
d) Prepare quarterly report; investigate and report any discrepancies;
e) Perform regular audits;
f) Conduct quarterly IT equipment testing;
g) Ensure timely equipment repairs;  
h) Monitor inventory stock levels;
i) Ensure security of DCS assets and maintain keys;
j) Report damaged and lost property to Property Management Unit and DSS; 5. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
   
Competencies  
• Professionalism: Ability to apply knowledge and technical skills to install and test relevant equipment, provide maintenance services and user support. Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communication:  Ability to explain and present technical information.  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork:  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
   
Education   

• Completion of secondary school education required; Supplemental courses/diplomas in areas of inventory, computer office suites audio/video broadcasting desirable.

   
Work Experience   

• A minimum of ten years experience involving computerized general office work and use of Microsoft Office Suite and Hardcat.  
• Experience in audio/video broadcasting in a medium-sized organization required.  
• Telecommunications related experience in operating, maintenance and servicing of conference and video conference equipment required.

   
Languages   
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is required.  Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
   
Assessment Method   
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
   
United Nations Considerations   
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Deadline Date: 11/06/2014

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