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United Nations Senior Administrative Officer (Deputy Chief, RSCE), P5 Jobs in Uganda



Org. Setting and Reporting

  • This position is located in United Nations Regional Service Centre, Entebbe.
  • The Incumbent will serve as head Deputy Chief of the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE).
  • The Deputy Chief RSCE will report to the Chief of the Regional Service Centre, Entebbe.

  • The incumbent is to provide support to the Principle Administrative Officer (Chief RSCE) in the administration and running of the RSCE, while also being responsible for project management, quality assurance matters as well as streamlining the processes in the RSCE involving various systems in place.
  • The post manages all budget and performance reporting activities.
  • The post also manages the activities of 5 sub-unites that fall under his direct supervision.

    Responsibilities

  • Under the direct supervision of the Principle Administrative Officer (Chief RSCE)), the Senior Administrative Officer (Deputy Chief RSCE) will perform the following functions:

    • Support the Principal Administrative Officer (Chief RSCE) in the overall management of support services to all Centre components by planning, coordinating and delivering administrative and logistical services including management of staff and budgetary resources;
    • Serve as the focal point and advisor to Principal Administrative Officer (Chief RSCE) and other Centre staff on all matters
    pertaining to the administration of resources of the Centre;
    • Contribute to the implementation of the Centre/office mandate by providing the necessary managerial, logistical and administrative support required for the fulfillment of the mandate;
    • Establish a set of sound procedures, practices, standards and tools that are consistent with UN policy and practice in order to ensure proper budget, accounting, financial, property and human resources management and control;
    • Ensure development, preparation, coordination and monitoring of overall work plans, strategies and programs for the administrative and service support activities of the Centre and takes the lead in securing the required human and financial resources for the Centre;
    • Advocate for, and ensure through collaboration with all stakeholders, the implementation of the Global Service Delivery Model and other relevant
    DFS or Organizational strategic initiatives and allows for efficiencies wherever possible;
    • Provide guidance, support and supervision to senior support staff;
    • Manage relationships, through the compliance unit, with audit and evaluation services as appropriate;
    • Ensure provision of guidance, performance evaluation, supervision and mentoring to all administrative and support service staff in the areas of his/her responsibility;
    • Provide effective management of human, financial and material resources of the Centre

    Education

  • Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in business or public administration, human resources management, finance, accounting, or related area.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Work Experience

  • At least 10 (ten) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, human resource management, finance, accounting,
  • logistics, or related area. Finance experience and/or qualifications must be sufficient to meet Department of Management (DM) requirements for designation.
  • Experience working with UN rules and procedures is desirable.
  • United Nations experience, particularly with a United Nations field operation and/or professional experience with UN agency in the field, is highly desirable.

    Languages

  • English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
  • For the position advertised, fluency in
  • English (both oral and written) is required.
  • Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

    Assessment

  • Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

    How to Apply:

    For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Senior Administrative Officer (Deputy Chief, RSCE), P5 Jobs in Uganda


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