National Administrative Officer
Kampala
- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location: Kampala
- Grade: Junior level - NO-A, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Closing Date: Closed
Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation of budget and/or cost estimates against the Office and Programmes/projects work plans, in accordance with OHCHR procedures;
- Preparation of requests for allotments and/or allotment revisions and follows up on the necessary authorizations with OHCHR Geneva;
- Monitor budgetary allocations through regular reviews; preparation of periodic reports of expenditures;
- Support the implementation of accounting and financial management controls and ensure their consistency with the UN rules and regulations;
- Prepare ad-hoc reports for donor reporting, in accordance with OHCHR practices.
- Certify payment memos and petty cash tracking with UNDP.
- Ensure recoveries of all expenditure
- Ensure timely disbursement of advances for expenditure and working advances.
- Support OHCHR grantees and track all grants to ensure reports are obtained timely.
- Undertake actions related to the administration of human resources activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures;
- Assist in the screening of applicants and preparation of shortlists of candidates ensuring that applications are consistent with recruitment criteria and post requirements;
- Provide information regarding conditions of service, duties, privileges and entitlements under the staff rules to local and international staff members;
- Act as the focal point for queries related to Human Resources.
- Update the staffing table and follow-up on contract renewals.
- External relations for UNDP.
- Oversee the leave monitoring, filing and archiving function.
- Ensure timely renewal and issuance of UNLPs, ID badges, visas and entry permits.
- Provides guidance and training to other colleagues on administrative matters as required.
- Assist and monitor administrative support service, including supplies and services, procurement, travel, local utilities and service requirements;
- Produce reports for management, as required;
- Prepares administrative guidelines and procedures,
- Assist with the vehicle management function (overtime and CTO, workshop job cards and service/maintenance schedules)
- Performs other related tasks, as required.
Competencies
Required Skills and Experience
Disclaimer
Important applicant information
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