UNOPS Rural Planning and Training Officer Jobs in Uganda
UNOPS Rural Planning and Training Officer Jobs in Uganda
The Rural Accessibility Assessment Project will conduct a technical evaluation of accessibility to basic rural services in two regions of Uganda.
In partnership with WFP and the Government of Uganda, UNOPS is responsible for the design and execution of the assessment and the development of recommendations from the assessment findings.
The Rural Planning and Training Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager.
Functional Responsibilities
Provide technical support in rural planning and territorial analysis needs to the project:
Support the assessment implementation and provide technical guidance to maximise the assessment methodology and effectiveness
Contribute to the development of the assessment analysis and development of assessment recommendations.
Provide technical advice and inputs into the development of the recommendations to enable sustainable rural accessibility improvement
Written support in developing the assessment outputs, recommendations and deliverables
Support project training, outreach and stakeholder management:
Support the development of the project training plans and training methodology
Provide training delivery support to the project, including ‘train the trainer’ approach
Directly support the project coordination in regards to the stakeholder management plan
Act as a focal point for project coordination with project teams, partners and stakeholders
Support project communications and dissemination throughout the course of the project
Any other related duties as required.
Education
Master’s Degree in Territorial Management or related studies is required. Specialisation in rural planning and/or sustainable development is desired.
Bachelor’s Degree in Territorial/Rural Management or related studies, and two additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of the Master’s Degree requirement.
Experience
Minimum 2 years experience in training, coordination and stakeholder management required
Proven experience in humanitarian and/or development contexts desired, experience with the United Nations (UNOPS and/or WFP) is desired
Experience in territorial planning is desired
Experience in Project Monitoring and Evaluation is desired
Knowledge of evidence based principles, resilience and SDG’s desired.
Languages
Full working knowledge of English is essential
Competencies
Integrity and Inclusion: Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Leading Self and Others: Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Partnering: Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Results Orientation: Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Agility: Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Solution Focused: Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Effective Communication: Expresses ideas or
facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Additional Considerations
Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Contract level: IICA-1
Contract duration: Short-term ICA – Maximum duration 3 months
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
Working with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.
Diversity
With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 29th November, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; UNOPS Rural Planning and Training Officer Jobs in Uganda
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