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Job Title: Operations Assistant
Organization: United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Post Level: SB3
Reports to: Operations Analyst
About US:
United
Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the UN’s capital investment agency
for the world’s least developed countries. It creates new opportunities for
poor people and their communities by increasing access to microfinance and
investment capital. UNCDF focuses on
Africa and the poorest countries of Asia and the Pacific, with a special
commitment to countries emerging from conflict or crisis. It provides seed capital – grants and loans –
and technical support to help microfinance institutions reach more poor
households and small businesses, and local governments finance the capital
investments – water systems, feeder roads, schools, irrigation schemes – that
will improve poor peoples’ lives.
Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the UN’s capital investment agency
for the world’s least developed countries. It creates new opportunities for
poor people and their communities by increasing access to microfinance and
investment capital. UNCDF focuses on
Africa and the poorest countries of Asia and the Pacific, with a special
commitment to countries emerging from conflict or crisis. It provides seed capital – grants and loans –
and technical support to help microfinance institutions reach more poor
households and small businesses, and local governments finance the capital
investments – water systems, feeder roads, schools, irrigation schemes – that
will improve poor peoples’ lives.
About MM4P Program:
With
support from Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
(“DFAT” formerly AusAid) and by the Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida), UNCDF launched Mobile Money for the Poor (MM4P) in
March 2012, a global thematic initiative to address the opportunities and
challenges of implementing branchless banking and mobile money in challenging
markets in Africa and Asia. MM4P’s
long-term mission is to help low income and rural households in LDCs increase
their financial security through appropriate, affordable and secure means to
receive, manage and save money through these “digital financial services”
(DFS). UNCDF is currently implementing
this in eight countries (Laos, Nepal, Liberia, Malawi, Uganda, Senegal, Benin
and Zambia). MM4P is interested in seeing Uganda become a leading digital
financial services (DFS) market, including mobile phone and other means of
branchless banking. While Uganda is
advancing in this area it still lags behind its East African neighbours.
support from Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
(“DFAT” formerly AusAid) and by the Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida), UNCDF launched Mobile Money for the Poor (MM4P) in
March 2012, a global thematic initiative to address the opportunities and
challenges of implementing branchless banking and mobile money in challenging
markets in Africa and Asia. MM4P’s
long-term mission is to help low income and rural households in LDCs increase
their financial security through appropriate, affordable and secure means to
receive, manage and save money through these “digital financial services”
(DFS). UNCDF is currently implementing
this in eight countries (Laos, Nepal, Liberia, Malawi, Uganda, Senegal, Benin
and Zambia). MM4P is interested in seeing Uganda become a leading digital
financial services (DFS) market, including mobile phone and other means of
branchless banking. While Uganda is
advancing in this area it still lags behind its East African neighbours.
Job Summary: The Operations Assistant will support the UNCDF Mobile
Money for the Poor (MM4P) program to consolidate its presence in Uganda and
provide support to Malawi and Zambia.The Operations Assistant will specifically
maintain a country office in Uganda and provide operational support to the
implementation of the MM4P´s “ecosystem support strategy” in Uganda. The jobholder
will also provide operational support to the implementation of the MM4P´s
“ecosystem support strategy” in Malawi and Zambia.
Money for the Poor (MM4P) program to consolidate its presence in Uganda and
provide support to Malawi and Zambia.The Operations Assistant will specifically
maintain a country office in Uganda and provide operational support to the
implementation of the MM4P´s “ecosystem support strategy” in Uganda. The jobholder
will also provide operational support to the implementation of the MM4P´s
“ecosystem support strategy” in Malawi and Zambia.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of MM4P’s Operations
Analyst, the Operations Assistant will provide effective administrative, office
management and logistical support, focusing on achievement of the following
results:
Analyst, the Operations Assistant will provide effective administrative, office
management and logistical support, focusing on achievement of the following
results:
Maintain a country office
in Uganda:
in Uganda:
- In charge of procuring office premises and
maintenance services for MM4P Uganda programme; - Procuring office equipment (including all IT,
communications, stationary, furniture and any other supplies required for
the MM4P Uganda programme; - Offering administrative support to MM4P
Uganda team; - Assist in the logistic details for the hire
of the Technical Specialist for Inclusive Finance, Uganda, when recruited
(relocation, common queries, etc.); - Assist in the logistic details for the hire
of the Knowledge and Communications Associate for Uganda; - Support to organization of common services
with UNDP Uganda country office; - Serve as the day-to-day liaison with MM4P
Brussels and UNCDF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office.
Provide operational
support to the implementation of the MM4P’s “ecosystem support strategy” in
Uganda:
support to the implementation of the MM4P’s “ecosystem support strategy” in
Uganda:
- Carrying out procurement processes as needed
(short term consultants); - Keenly tracking payments due under contracts
and grants, requesting certificates of payment from consultants and
preparing payment requests; - In charge of the maintenance of records on
assets management, preparation of reports; - Maintenance of files and records relevant to
office maintenance; - Make arrangements of travel and hotel
reservations, preparation of travel authorizations, processing requests
for visas, identity cards and other documents.
Organise the MM4P annual
conference:
conference:
- Secure premises for the conference;
- Hire all related conference services
(transport, catering translation); - Support conference logistics (travel
arrangements, payments, etc.).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Operations Assistant should have
completed Secondary Education, preferably with specialized certification
in Management, Accounting or Finance. Possession of a University Degree in
Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and
Social Sciences would be desirable, but it is not a requirement. - At least five years of progressively
responsible administrative experience is required at the national or
international level; - Specialized training in office management and
administration is highly desirable; - Previous exposure and experience with a UN
organization/agency is desirable; - Prior experience with ATLAS and UNDP
Procurement Processes is desired, but not a requirement; - Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in the usage
of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and
advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in
handling of web based management systems. - Language and IT Skills: Fluency in English. Proficiency in
French preferred, but not mandatory;
Personal Competencies:
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and
integrity; - Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound
judgment; - Self-development, initiative-taking;
- Acting as a team player and facilitating team
work; - Facilitating and encouraging open
communication in the team, communicating effectively; - Creating synergies through self-control;
- Managing conflict;
- Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage
the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge
management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member; - Informed and transparent decision making
Functional Competencies:
Promoting Organizational
Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
- Researches best practices and poses new, more
effective ways of doing things; - Documents innovative strategies and new
approaches;
Broad working knowledge
of processes, methods and procedures:
of processes, methods and procedures:
- Understands the main processes and methods of
work regarding to the position; - Possesses basic knowledge of organizational
policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them
consistently in work tasks; - Identifies new and better approaches to work
processes and incorporates same in own work; - Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date
through self-directed study and other means of learning; - Demonstrates good knowledge of information
technology and applies it in work assignments; - Promoting Organizational Change and Development.
Data gathering and
implementation of management systems:
implementation of management systems:
- Uses information/databases/other management
systems; - Provides inputs to the development of simple
system components; - Makes recommendations related to work
procedures and implementation of management systems; - Client Orientation.
Maintains effective
client relationships:
client relationships:
- Reports to internal and external clients in a
timely and appropriate fashion; - Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to
meet client needs and deadlines; - Establishes, builds and sustains effective
relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients; - Responds to client needs promptly;
- Promoting Accountability and Results-Based
Management.
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.
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.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join the United
Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in the aforementioned capacity should
endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further review
job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
suitably qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join the United
Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in the aforementioned capacity should
endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further review
job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 15th April 2016
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