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Job Title:    Associate Programme Management Officer (Fresher UN Jobs)

Organization: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Job Opening Number: 23-Programme Management-UNODC-200889-J-Kampala (N)

About US:

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is a United Nations office that was established in 1997 to assist the UN in better addressing a coordinated, comprehensive response to the interrelated issues of illicit trafficking in and abuse of drugs, crime prevention and criminal justice, international terrorism, and political corruption. These goals are pursued through three primary functions: research, guidance and support to governments in the adoption and implementation of various crime-, drug-, terrorism-, and corruption-related conventions, treaties and protocols, as well as technical/financial assistance to said governments to face their respective situations and challenges in these fields.

Job Summary:  The Associate Programme Officer will coordinate the implementation of the UNODC Project “Strengthening efforts to Prevent Violent Extremism and enhance Human Rights Safeguards in Uganda (2023 -2025)”.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Contribute to the coordination of day-to-day implementation of project activities from substantive, administrative and financial points of view resulting in holistic and cross-practiced programme implementation.
• Provide substantive and technical inputs for the implementation and assessment of the programme including collection and compilation of relevant background information and statistic data.
• Assist in undertaking all necessary measures for planning and implementation of the strategies and activities as outlined in the “Strengthening efforts to Prevent Violent Extremism and enhance Human Rights Safeguards in Uganda” project.
• Contribute to monitoring all aspects of programme implementation and identify challenges and propose corrective actions to the Programme Coordinator to expedite implementation.
• Draft detailed work plans, accompanying budgets and budget revisions for all activities.
• Prepare monthly/semi-annual/annual progress reports on project implementation, as well as summary of achievements report and donor reports.
• Prepare required documentation and inputs including background information, briefing notes, welcoming remarks, presentations, as well as provide inputs for relevant documents as required.
• Provide general administrative, financial and procurement support for the delivery of technical assistance and manage all financial and administrative processes to ensure timely completion and compliance with UN rules and regulations.
• Undertake associated desk research, field / monitoring missions within the framework of programme implementation.
• Procure goods and services to initiate activities, including drafting TORs and work specifications jointly with programme support unit / operations to ensure qualitative and objective procurement of services.
• Support the exchange of knowledge and promising practices in the area of preventing and countering violent extremism.
• Ensure effective liaison with stakeholders and counterparts (national government agencies, civil society organizations, research institutes, donor community, etc.) actively engaged in prevention of violent extremism related work including capacity building activities for law enforcement agencies at the regional or country level.
• Together with the Programme Coordinator, contribute to development of funding proposals and other relevant programme-related documents, including contribution to substantive correspondence for a) resource mobilization, b) partnership building, c) reporting.
• Coordinate thematic activities with UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa and UNODC Headquarters.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data and identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Document requirements and background information used for data analysis.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Associate Programme Management Officer job must hold an advanced university degree in law, political or social science, criminal justice, criminology, international relations, or public administration is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least two years of professional experience in managing programmes focused on preventing and countering violent extremism and/or issues surrounding radicalization to violence and current approaches for disengaging individuals from violence is required
• Work experience in the United Nations System and/or in a similar international organization is desirable.
• Experience in drafting, editing, and producing written proposals and results-focused reports is desirable.
• Work experience with government stakeholders, civil society, international organizations, and donors is desirable.
• Field experience is desirable.
• Languages: fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has sound knowledge of project management, including financial management, strategic planning, monitoring and reporting. Has good knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to preventing and countering violent extremism, criminal justice in general and prison reform. Has good knowledge of the mandates, priorities and operational modalities of UNODC’s crime prevention and criminal justice efforts. Has good analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues; sound judgement and political sensibility. Has good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

How to Apply:

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Deadline: 7^th February 2023

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