About US:
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda. Currently WFP focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market Support (AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.
Job Summary: The UN World Food Programme (WFP) Administrative Officer will oversee all the administrative functions related to Special Operations
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Actively contribute to a WFP country plan, including administrative processes, aligned with country and wider WFP strategies and policies to facilitate efficient and effective administration services;
Support management of existing resources in the area of responsibility (e.g. WFP managed facilities, assets and travel management, etc.) and assist in identification of new requirements aiming at efficiency, cost-effectiveness and timeliness of operations and services;
Technically support the development of annual plans and implementation of policies, systems and procedures to support WFP strategic objectives;
Collate data and prepare data analysis to provide management and clients with the accurate information and reports for efficient planning and decision-making;
Actively facilitate the compliance of the services provided (e.g. WFP managed facilities, assets and travel management, etc.) with the corporate Occupational Safety and Health Policy;
Support a culture of environmental sustainability throughout WFP by role modelling actions that drive sustainability in all administrative activities;
Guide and supervise junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries;
Build and maintain strong working relationships and partnership with WFP stakeholders, other UN agencies and local government offices;
Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the aforementioned United Nations WFP Administrative Officer should hold a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma with longer working experience in finance, Business Administration and accounting obtained from a recognised institution;
A minimum of five years of post-graduate professional experience in Administrative & Finance gained from other reputable organisations;
The applicant should be an experienced manager that will provide administrative support to all areas of the special operation;
Possess the ability to support management in all aspects of budget monitoring and financial controls;
Ability to coordinate all office travel and procurement, finance and administration arrangements;
The ideal candidates should be highly motivated and task oriented to achieve clear objectives within a specific period of time.
The applicants must be mature persons with sound judgement, good analytical skills, ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, ability to work in a team
Possess the ability to resolve operational problems, work with minimum supervision, cope with situations which may threaten health or safety, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds
Language proficiency i.e. Excellent command of spoken and written English;
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified Ugandan nationals are encouraged to submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates under confidential cover quoting on the envelop the vacancy announcement number and name of the applicant to:
The Human Resources Officer UN World Food Programme P. 0. Box 7159 Kampala. Uganda
Hand delivered applications should be dropped in a box at the reception of WFP Offices at Plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road.
NB: Applicants should check on the Notice Board at the main entrance to confirm that their applications have been received one week after the closing date.
Deadline: Friday, 10th April 2015