UN Programme Management Officer Jobs in Entebbe - Uganda
UN Programme Management Officer Jobs in Entebbe - Uganda
Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is in the Strategic Planning Unit, in the Office of the Chief Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE).
The Programme Management Officer reports directly to the Chief Strategic Planning Unit.
The focus of the Programme Maganement Officer is to support the strategic planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as reporting of programmes, projects operations and other activities of the Centre.
Responsibilities
Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
Liaises with programme managers in the Centre’s pillars and sections for the continued evaluation of various programmes and projects within the Centre and provide substantive information on the same.
Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions, prepares data visualizations.
Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, proposals, dashboards, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
Performs other duties as required.
Results Expected:
Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned programme/projects. Provides thorough, well-reasoned written contributions, e.g., background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships.
Promulgates coherent policies, and consistent adherence to these by clients. Efficiently uses resources.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, social sciences, information management or a related field is required.
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first-level university degree in the above fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A PMP Qualification and or PRINCE2® Foundation or Practitioner certificate is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, programme design, programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, capacity building or related area is required.
Experience in applying Project management principals or PRINCE2 methodology in monitoring, reporting and implementation is desirable.
Experience of working on multi-country projects/programmes, particularly in Africa, is desirable.
Experience of working in UN agencies and funds, or similar international organizations with multiple field operations, shared services, or customer service centre is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required .
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 16th May 2019
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.
Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.
No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.
For more information and job application details, see; UN Programme Management Officer Jobs in Entebbe - Uganda
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