Associate Programme Management Officer

 The Associate Programme Officer (Transparency and Accountability) will support work on Countering Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and Money Laundering (AML). S/he will be responsible for providing substantive and technical expertise in the area of programme management, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation in conformity with UN rules and regulation, and policies for the implementation of the UNODC Five-year Country Programme on “Strengthening Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Uganda”. The incumbent will work closely with national authorities to provide advice, training and technical assistance to build capacity of national agencies and to support the effective implementation of IFFs/AML/CFT programmes. Specifically, they will provide technical assistance, training and mentoring advice and support capacity building, in accordance with applicable national laws.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, social science, international relations, or related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in areas relevant to UNODC’s crime prevention and criminal justice mandates is required.
  
• Experience in the field of formulation, monitoring and/or evaluation of projects/programmes in development activities and experience in project management and implementation is desirable.
  
• Work experience in the area of anti-corruption and within the United Nations system and/or in an international organization is desirable.
  
• Relevant experience in working with government stakeholders, civil society, international organizations, and donors is desirable.
  
• Experience in delivering workshops/training courses for criminal justice officials, preferably prison staff, is desirable.
  
• Experience in managing projects is desirable.
  

General:

• Contribute and provide substantive guidance and support to the planning, coordination and implementation of the Illicit Financial Flows and Anti Money Laundering programme activities of UNODC Country Programme in Uganda.
  
• Organize and support needs assessments, programming and other technical missions, where necessary, to evaluate and elaborate technical assistance proposals with cooperating governments, international funding institutions (IFIs), UN agencies, non-governmental and/or civil society organizations (NGOs/CSOs).
  
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
  
• Provide guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties; draft mission summaries and mission-related documents.
  
• Support the development of project documents required for the implementation of the UNODC Country Programme, including project descriptions, work plans and budgets.
  
• Prepare periodic progress reports on UNODC activities and contribute in the evaluation of progress made by on-going projects.
  
• Provide substantive input in the preparation and negotiations related to UNODC initiatives in the Country and the periodic revisions with the Government authorities, representatives of bilateral assistance agencies and regional organizations.
  
• Contribute to the preparation of Country Profiles and Strategic Programme Frameworks, and their finalization for submission to the UNODC Executive Committee and Programme and Project Committee.
  
• Participate in the preparation of regular correspondence with UNODC Headquarters, Regional Office, and Government authorities on programme and projects implementation.
  
• Provide substantive support in the development of relevant technical and training materials, tools and capacity building packages.
  
• Develop, organise and deliver technical assistance and capacity building activities with Financial Intelligence Authority, law enforcement authorities and the private sector in Uganda.
  
• Participate in the recruitment for the programme; draft terms of references, prepare short-lists, prepare written and oral questions; assist in guiding programme personnel towards the achievement of the programme’s objectives.
  
• Coordinate activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.)
  
• Ensure that operations, finance management, procurements, logistics, liaison and communication activities assigned to the programme are conducted according to UNODC standards and procedures.
  
• Document requirements and background information used for data analysis.
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Monitoring and Evaluation:

• In collaboration with executing agencies, provide substantive guidance in the implementation of the overall monitoring and evaluation mechanisms in the UNODC Country Programme at both activity and output levels.
  
• Monitor financial resources, budgets, the expenditures and utilization of funds in the assigned areas of responsibility including programme/project segments; draft parts of or contribute to the preparation of the necessary programme, project and budget documents and reports, such as progress reports, work plans, programme budget, programme performance reports, etc., ensuring compliance with UN financial rules and regulations and reporting requirements.
  
• Monitor and review best practices, methodologies and programmes in assigned areas and contribute to their promotion in Uganda.
  
• Manage the dissemination of information about results and ‘lessons learned’ of continuous monitoring exercises.
  
• In collaboration with UNODC programme staff, provide substantive guidance in collecting, analyzing and disseminating the results of evaluations and assist in ensuring that ‘lessons learned’ are incorporated into the design future UNODC initiatives.
  
• In collaboration with UNODC programme staff, assist to oversee the monitoring and coordination of the implementation of baseline surveys of the Country Programme.
  

UN Collaboration:

• Participate, with delegated authority in UN system-wide activities within the Resident Coordinator System. Such activities include but are not limited to the Common Country Assessment (CCA), United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), and thematic groups.
  
• Maintain a continuous flow of information with representatives of the Government, multilateral and bilateral donor Agencies and local Government to ensure proper coordination of project formulation, implementation, evaluation and follow-up.
  
• Perform other work-related duties as required.