The Ugandan Jobline

• Support resource mobilizations and manage strategic partnerships,
  including donor relations;
• Actively contribute to Inter-Agency Coordination to achieve a
  coherent and aligned presence; Enhance UNDP’s position 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.

• Manage the planning, implementation, and coordination aspects of the
  strategy and programme;
• Provide guidance to staff and partners on Results Based Management
  tools and performance indicators; lead programmes/projects appraisal and
  evaluation according to results-based management requirements;
• Manage 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;
• Coordinate and supervise activities of staff, experts and
  consultants within the technical assistance team;
• Identify capacity-building needs of partners and lead the coordination
  of technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development
  initiatives to partners;
• Act as the ex-officio member of the Internal Steering Committee on
  Displacement, comprising representatives from across relevant programmes,
  overseeing UNDP’s Emergency Response and Resilience Strategy and related
  programme.

• Under the guidance and direction of Senior Management, support
  resource mobilization opportunities through the development of project
  proposals to development partners and multilateral funds;
• Build strategic partnerships with government, thought leaders,
  donors, UN entities, and implementing partners to enhance comparative
  advantage and influence;
• Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization
  strategies;
• Develop 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.

• Attend meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees
  as needed;
• Coordinate 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 and to ensure the inclusion
  of UNDP’s perspective in the intergovernmental fora.
• Enhance UNDP’s position 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

• 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 analysing and sharing lessons learnt and programme
  evaluation results; and
• Proactively contribute to knowledge networks and communities of
  practice.

• Timely and quality of programme delivery in line with budget and
  workplans;
• Timely and quality monitoring and evaluation of programmes;
• Relations with partners and stakeholders;
• Timely and quality of reports;
• Regular communication with other agencies and partners;
• Quality of advocacy, communication and knowledge management
  initiatives.

• The ideal applicant for the United Nations Programme Specialist –
  Displacement job placement should hold a Master’s degree or higher in
  development studies, economics or another related field.
• Five years of experience in programme/project management related to
  displacement, livelihoods, youth empowerment and/or rural development or
  related fields;
• Close familiarity with the work of UNDP, or other UN system
  development agencies, in a developing country context is highly desirable;
• Demonstrated programme/project development and resource mobilization
  experience; and
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal and
  intercultural).

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
  sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and
  evaluation of development programmes and projects;
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and
  reporting;
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and
  investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting
  and cost-recovery;
• Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/
  attitudinal change;
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact
  and result for the client and respond positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive,
  constructive attitude;
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
• Lead teams effectively and show conflict resolution skills;
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.

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