UNHCR Operations Associate – Kampala Jobs in Uganda
UNHCR Operations Associate – Kampala Jobs in Uganda
The operation has established a harmonized and systematic approach towards an effective control over NFI management, covering all steps from the release of the items from the UNHCR MSRP warehouse, to distribution to refugees, to accounting for distributions and reconciling stocks, in compliance with UNHCR programme, supply, and financial procedures. For accountability, this will result in a monthly reconciliation record of NFIs released from UNHCR MSRP warehouses and NFIs received by refugees.
Under the direct supervision of the UNHCR Assistant Representative for Operations, the Operations Associate will support in coordination, monitoring, tracking and reporting on CRI movements.
Under the guidance ,the Operations Associate’s ultimate role is ensuring that CRI/NFI activities in the Uganda operation are well coordinated by working closely and directly with the programme and supply colleagues and supervises CRI activities, including, but not limited to, follow-up of procurement, distribution planning, release, tracking and monitoring of CRI stock movements, review and filing of field reconciliation reports and coordinating with other units on Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and escalation of Global Distribution Tool (GDT) & the KOBO and reporting.
Functional Statement
Review operational data, regional and country operations plans and ensure that plans are correctly set up by verifying indicators, budget lines, prioritization and apportioning.
Create reports; conduct regular regional, operation-specific and comparative analyses of plans through Focus, Global Focus and MSRP to create appropriate tables for Operations Officers.
Use tables to detect and quickly show inconsistencies and/or system problems, possible programme shortfalls and advise field operations accordingly.
Assist in training of staff to build capacity in: Focus Client, Global Focus, Focus Reader and MSRP.
Initiate administrative processing of implementing instruments, sub-agreements and closure of projects at the Operations level.
Carry-out specific administrative operational/control tasks for programme activities, including processing field requests for transfer of funds, increase/decrease of the obligation level, procurement, Committee on Contracts approval
and submissions to the Budget Committee.
Contribute to the preparation of plans, reports, project documents and submissions for donor funding by drafting and reviewing text and preparing budgets.
Prepare background information of use in discussions within the Country Operations, Bureau, Divisional Support and field Offices.
Follow-up, in close coordination with the field, on the purchase requests with the concerned units at Headquarters and prepare draft memos with field inputs for submission to Committee on Contract.
Liaise with Donor Relations, maintains records of status of contributions, commitments, availability of funds, compiles data and produces financial reports to be attached to Appeals or reports.
Keep track of up-dated Fact-Sheets of Country and Regional Operations.
Gather information from the press and other public sources to facilitate the Operations Officers analysis of political and social developments impacting on UNHCR’s operations.
Perform other duties as required
Required Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Managing resources
Planning and Organizing
Qualifications and Experience
High School Diploma is required
3 years relevant experience is required
In depth knowledge of/previous experience in Focus, Global Focus, and MSRP data management and/or other RBM systems analysis is required
Understanding of the basics of IPSAS is required
Advanced IT skills in MS Office is required
Knowledge of English is required
Qualifications and Competencies
Additional certificate in Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Law or related fields is desirable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Operations Associate – Kampala Jobs in Uganda
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