UNDP Programme Associate - Strategic Planning Unit (Ugandan Nationals Only) Job Vacancy in Kampala, Uganda

Background

NOTE: PREVIOUS
CANDIDATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REAPPLY

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.

NOTE:
PREVIOUS CANDIDATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REAPPLY

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.

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Closing
Date: Friday, 13 January 2012