Planning Officer

Akwajobs   (Democratic Republic of Congo - Entebbe (UGA))

Posted : 28 June, 2021

Category : Development & Humanitarian Aid   Location : Democratic Republic of Congo - Entebbe (UGA)

Job type : Full Time

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Planning Officer

International Specialist

Host entity

RSCE

Country

Democratic Republic of Congo

Location, Country

Entebbe (UGA)

Language skills

English

French

Expected Starting Date

Immediate

Duration

until 30 June 2022 with possiblity of extension

Application deadline

28 June 2021

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Strategic Planning and Capacity Building Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

·         Support the Unit Chief in devising, supporting, reviewing and monitoring the implementation of RSCE corporate strategies and initiatives, such as: Capacity Building, Knowledge Management, and Business Continuity Planning, Multilingualism, and process improvement projects.

·         Provide expertise and technical advice on knowledge management tools, develop the communication strategies around them, and promote their active by the Centre’s personnel, and ensure that they remain current and updated.

·         Support database implementation, data collection systems (including research, collection, clean-up), data analytics that optimize statistical efficiency and quality. Combine information from different sources to Develop reports, dashboards or other tools to effectively summarize findings and convey information to management.

·         Conduct research, collect data, prepare briefs, frameworks, action plans and reports on strategic improvements to RSCE operations and service delivery.

·         Support the testing of the Business Continuity Plan, the devolution, and the weekly accounting for staff.

·         Support the operationalizing of the Centre’s multilingualism strategy in line with the Secretary General’s initiative.

·         Identify key contacts, constituencies and opportunities for strategic partnerships to facilitate service delivery improvements and maintain working relationships.

·         Other tasks as assigned.

·         When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level

Master degree or equivalent

Educational additional comments

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in International relations, peacekeeping, International Organizations, Business Administration and Management, public administration, social studies or humanities related fields.

Required experience

60 Months

Experience remark

A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the United Nations or similar International Organizations, preferably related to knowledge management, process improvement in administrative areas is required. Experience in data analysis and in preparation of reports for senior management are required.

Language skills

·         English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

·         French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise

Development programme management, Other emergency management experience

Area of expertise details

Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Microsoft applications (Office 365)etc.)

Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of other official UN languages would be an asset.

Driving license

Competencies values

Client Orientation, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

Application procedure

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 28-06-2021

 

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