UN Job Vacancy in Uganda- Ugandans Only should Apply

Job Title: PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE - STRATEGIC PLANNING UNIT (SPU) (UGANDAN NATIONALS ONLY)
Location :     Kampala, UGANDA
Application Deadline :    23-Mar-11
Type of Contract :    FTA Local
Post Level :    GS-6
Languages Required :
    English 
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    02-May-2011
Duration of Initial Contract :    One Year (Renewable)
Expected Duration of Assignment :    One Year (Renewable)
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Background

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Economist, the Associate Economists’ principal function involves supporting the Strategic Planning Unit (SPU).  SPU keeps abreast of macroeconomic issues and development programmes in the country, with a view to initiating policy dialogue, policy development and advocacy activities for poverty eradication and sustainable human development.

The Associate will also contribute to the advocacy, monitoring of MDG progress. He/She will also be involved in backstopping initiatives and programmes in poverty eradication and assisting in administrative and financial management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

    * Contribute to policy advocacy and dialogue for poverty eradication with Government.
    * Backstopping programme activities.
    * Follow-up on global and regional conferences.
    * Aid Co-ordination.
    * Administrative and financial support to SPU managed projects.

1.    Contribute to policy advocacy for poverty eradication with Government and other stakeholders. Focusing on achievement of the following results:

    * Support to the PEAP/PRSP process.
    * Review of policy documents.
    * Drafting of UNDP advocacy and policy reports such as the NHDR.

2.     Backstopping programme activities: Contribute to programme formulation and design focusing on achievement of the following results:

    * Advice on possible areas for UNDP Support and/or adjustment of on going programmes to ensure UNDP programmes are in line with national policies and priorities.
    * Participate in programme meetings.
    * Contribute to the preparation of CCA, UNDAF,CPD, CPAP processes.

3.    Follow-up on global and regional initiatives: Assist with the follow-up of UNDP supported conferences focusing on achievement of the following results:

    * Supports the preparation and launch of the NHDR.
    * Assists the process of launching Global Reports such as the GHDR, UNCTAD’s & World Investments Reports.
      - Responding to information and technical requests from UNDP HQ.

4.    Provides administrative support to projects implementation focusing on achievement of the following results:

    * Review of NEX projects Financial Reports; preparation of non-PO vouchers for development projects.
    * Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas.
    * Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.
    * Creation of requisitions in Atlas for development projects, register of goods receipt in Atlas.
    * Making budget check for requisitions, POs and vouchers.

Impact of Results:

Enhance the UNDP profile in Uganda, by carefully analyzing the programmes of UNDP and develop appropriate communication strategies and formats. The incumbent will work closely with the Senior Economist to ensure analytical work done within the unit adds value to programme and advocacy work in the country office.

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.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

    * Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
    * Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based 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

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

    * Post Secondary Education, preferably with specialized certification in Economics, Public Administration, Accounting and Finance. University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences would be desirable.

Experience:

    * 6 years experience in development work.

Language Requirements:

    * Fluency in written and spoken English.
    * Knowledge of other UN languages is an added advantage.

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.

To apply
https://jobs.undp.org/cj_apply.cfm?job_id=22231