Fresher UN Jobs – Programme Coordination and Liaison Officer – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Job Title:  Programme Coordination and Liaison Officer (Fresher UN Jobs)

Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s 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.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Team Leader – Governance and Peace or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Programme Coordination and Liaison Officer will:

Act as the main focal point between Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and UNDP for all matters related to KOICA funded projects. In doing so, the officer shall deliver the following support:

Support resource mobilization and contribute to the development of strategic partnerships (25%), including with KOICA:

• Support resource mobilization opportunities through the development of project proposals to development partners and multilateral funds.
• Contribute to the strengthening of strategic partnerships with government, thought leaders, donors, UN entities, and implementing partners to enhance comparative advantage and influence;
• Support the development and implementation of partnerships and resource mobilization strategies.
• Contribute to the development of relevant documentation on donors and potential opportunities for resource mobilization.
• Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing.
• Strengthen information sharing and coordination with KOICA and Republic of Korea.

Support management and implementation of the Uganda Host and Refugee Community project and related projects’ interventions (25%), including:

• Support the planning, implementation, and coordination of the Strategy and interventions.
• Support partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators; lead programmes/projects appraisal and evaluation according to results- based management requirements.
• Support the management of the portfolio of funds/projects through technical monitoring and administrative and financial supervision; ensure the proper application of a monitoring system to track progress on program results and indicators.
• Support coordination of activities of staff, experts, and consultants within the technical assistance team.
• Contribute to the identification of capacity-building needs of partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring, training, and capacity development initiatives to partners.

Contribute to Inter-Agency Coordination to achieve a coherent and aligned presence (25%):

• Attend meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees as needed.
• Support coordination with other UN agencies; government ministries, departments, and authorities; donors and implementing partners to ensure capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other efforts;
• Provide relevant input when needed on key developments and opportunities to develop and strengthen institutional partnerships for addressing displacement and providing durable solutions.

Assist in positioning UNDP vis-à-vis Uganda’s nationally led efforts to management displacement through knowledge broking, strategic communications, and the promotion of south-south and triangular cooperation (25%):

• Facilitate knowledge sharing, enhance UNDP’s presence/thought leadership in displacement and durable solutions.
• Keep up-dated knowledge related to the thematic areas at country and region- specific level and proactively share documents with team members and respond to their specific requests for information.
• Contribute to the development and review of knowledge products in close
• coordination by analyzing and sharing lessons learnt and programme evaluation results.
• Proactively contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice and
• Participate in the documentation and dissemination of stories of change and programme stories of change

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Development Economics or other relevant fields
• A first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with relevant training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree
• At least three years of experience in Livelihoods, economic recovery and gender or other relevant programmes at national and/or international level.
• Experience in programme/project management and/or M&E related to emergency response, resilience, displacement, livelihoods, youth empowerment and/or rural development or related fields; Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Previous experience with Human Development and Peace Nexus programming is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
• Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Driving license
• Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required. Korean, Level: Fluent, Required
• Age: 27 – 80 years

 

Competencies and values

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;
• Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance, and commitment towards UNDP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United Nations should apply online at the link below

 

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Deadline: 28^th February 2023