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Job Title: Administrative Officer
Organization: United Nations
Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Job Opening Number:
17-Administration-RSCE-79679-J-Entebbe (M)
17-Administration-RSCE-79679-J-Entebbe (M)
Reports to: Service Delivery
Manager
Manager
Job Grade: P4
About RSCE:
The Regional Service Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making
body for RSCE, in compliance with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations
Secretariat rules and regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations
Headquarters and oversight bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the
Global Field Support Strategy Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
body for RSCE, in compliance with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations
Secretariat rules and regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations
Headquarters and oversight bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the
Global Field Support Strategy Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
The Regional Service Centre, as approved by the Member States, is
owned, managed and staffed by the regional missions it serves. This framework
reinforces the existing missions’ chain of command structures and lines of
authority in a manner that does not create an additional layer between Headquarters
and the regional missions. It also ensures that staffing for RSC.
owned, managed and staffed by the regional missions it serves. This framework
reinforces the existing missions’ chain of command structures and lines of
authority in a manner that does not create an additional layer between Headquarters
and the regional missions. It also ensures that staffing for RSC.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Initiate and conduct studies to improve
budget reporting systems and cost-effective utilization; - Keenly monitor and control budgetary
allocations through regular reviews; provide effective monitoring over
reports and data. Identify deviations from plans and propose corrective
measures; - Establish and maintain a set of sound
policies, procedures, standards and tools which are consistent with UN policy
and practice in order to ensure proper resources management and control; - Subject matter expert in producing cost
estimates / developing budget proposal both for planned and ah hoc
activities/requirements - Identify reporting requirements for the
performance targets, including KPIs and efficiency gain initiatives; - Take a lead in developing surveys,
including reviewing, analyzing and/or interpretation of responses and
subsequently produces relevant reports, conclusions and/or recommendations - Supervise and/or lead Reporting, Business
Analyses and Client Support Team in its day to day activities, including
technical and administrative support services team (drivers, training,
etc) - Tasked with the operational coordination
for all HR and Finance activities relative to the support services
rendered to the client missions; - Ensure full compliance (including
dissemination of new) with all instructions and policies, and ensure all
office/operations elements operate in full compliance with the existing
rules and regulations; - Keenly review and endorse work
instructions and SOPs and ensure all processes and procedures are in place
or introduced and are leading to optimization and efficiency of the
support services rendered to the client missions; Represent in regular and
ad hoc operational meetings with the client missions management. - Certifying Officer for a number of client
missions and Bank Signatory for two largest SPMs - Manage all project management initiatives
including developing, implementing and evaluating projects across the
project life cycle. - Review relevant documents and reports,
maintain issues log that identifies and tracks the status of issues,
recommend corrective actions as necessary and communicate with all
stakeholders regarding project status; - Take lead and monitor all activities and
issues relative to quality management, benefits management and risk
management strategies. Develop and implement client orientation strategy
and ensure continued efforts to promote the subject UN competency. - Supervise a team and/or provide advice to
others on general administration, financial administration and management
issues and practices; - Reviews of offices/departmental space
requirements, operational travel programme, adequacy of the space
requirements and technology requirements of the Service Line; - Formulate and execute a change management
strategy, including developing stakeholder management methodologies,
change impact validation and measurement approaches to stabilize the
operations. - Lead & maintain oversight over all
activities and issues relative to implementation of the identified change
management initiatives and evaluate change readiness and impact
assessments. - Tasked with planning and corrective
actions to ensure workforce preparedness and trainings. - Maintain accurate and reliable performance
management baselines. - Focal point for the change management and
related activities, including participation in relevant GFSS change
management activities as necessary
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
Regional Service Centre at Entebbe (RSCE) Administrative Officer job
opportunity should hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or
equivalent degree) in Business Administration or related field. A first-level
university degree in any of these fields, in combination with two
additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of
the advanced university degree. - At least seven (7) years of progressively
responsible experience in administration, finance, human resources
management, project/programme management or related fields. - Prior exposure and experience working in a
field operation of the UN or an international organization, in a conflict
or post-conflict setting outside of country of origin is desirable. - Previous experience working within a
Shared Service Center is desirable. - Languages: Fluency in spoken
and written English is required.
Personal Competencies:
Core Competencies:
- Professionalism:
Knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial and human resources
policies and procedures. Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge of all
aspects of administration with proven analytical skills. Ability to apply
various United Nations administrative rules and regulations in work
situations. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct
independent research and analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate
opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. 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. - Client Orientation: Considers
all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see
things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive
partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies
clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing
developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed
and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in
projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client
NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the
recruitment process (Application, interview meeting, processing, or training).
The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank
accounts.
recruitment process (Application, interview meeting, processing, or training).
The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank
accounts.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the
United Nations Regional Service Centre at Entebbe (RSCE) in the aforementioned
capacity should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website
and clicking Apply Now.
United Nations Regional Service Centre at Entebbe (RSCE) in the aforementioned
capacity should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website
and clicking Apply Now.
Deadline: 5th June 2017
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