UNDP Programme Associate Jobs 2021 – South Sudan NGO Jobs. UNDP South Sudan looking for “Programme Associate“. Applicants with a Secondary education may apply on or before 28th December 2021.
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UNDP Programme Associate Jobs 2021
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 20th December 2021 for qualified South Sudanese to fill in the vacant post of Programme Associate to be based in Juba, South Sudan.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Programme Associate – NPSA7 |
| Location | Juba, South Sudan |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Secondary education |
| Experience Required | Minimum 07 years |
| Application Deadline | 28th December 2021 |
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the formulation of the programme action plan focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Collection, analysis and presentation of background information for preparation of plan;
- Presentation of background information for formulation of country programme, draft project documents, work plans, budget, proposals on implementation arrangements.
Provides effective support to management of the project focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Support on full compliance with UN/UNDP rules, regulations and policies of financial activities, financial recording/reporting system and implementation of effective internal controls;
- Assistance with project creation in Atlas;
- Presentation of information for Country Office and programme audits and support on the follow up implementation of audit recommendations.
Provides administrative and financial support to the programme unit focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Review of programmes s financial and other reports, and preparation of non-Purchase Order vouchers;
- Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system to ensure vouchers processed are matched and completed; transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas;
- Timely corrective actions on unpasted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers;
- General assistance to programme staff in relation to personnel and payment matters and financial reporting; ensuring that all necessary arrangements for travel, including flight bookings, security clearances, visas, claims for travel expenses etc., are made timely; assisting in the organization of UNDP events and activities;
- Creation of requisitions in Atlas for the programme needs, ensuring the registration of good receipt in Atlas;
- Making budget checks for requisitions, Purchase Orders and vouchers;
- Provision of support to the periodic monitoring of dashboards and exceptions, identification of the remedial actions in coordination with the Programme Manager and Programme Finance Specialist;
- Make budget revisions and entry of General Ledger Journal Entry GLJE) in the system;
- Timely entry of programme activities in PROMPT and regular monitoring of procurement activities, identification of operational and financial problems and proposing of solutions;
- Provision of assistance with the preparation of training materials;
- Provision of administrative assistance as required, including photocopying, minute taking, etc;
- Act as a contact point between the programme and UNDP Juba on administrative and operational issues;
- Assist project staff with oral or written translations as required.
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the office by focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Guidance to the partner organizations on routine implementation of projects, tracking administrative requirements related to the use of financial resources;
- Advice to programme staff on UNDP administrative and NEX reporting, in particular on budgetary issues;
- Organization of trainings for the partner staff on operations and administration;
- Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in projects/programme administrative and operational support;
- Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Required Skills and Experience:
Education:
- Secondary education, preferably with specialized certification in Adm. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or related field would be desirable, but is not a requirement.
Experience:
- 7 years of experience for Bachelors degree holders or 4 years of work experience with secondary education in the administrative and project support, preferably projects relating to human rights or rule of law institutions (Police, Prisons, Judiciary, Ministry of Justice);
- Excellent Knowledge of MS office applications, including Word, Excel, and power point;
- Experience in provision of effective & efficient administrative and financial support services;
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and efficiently by providing direct response to inquiries or redirect them to the substantive focal points within the unit;
- Experience in effective support to management of the project.
Required language(s):
- Fluency in English;
- Arabic is an added advantage.
Other Details
- Job Identification: 1856
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDP Programme Associate Jobs 2021
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The Closing Date: 28th December 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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