Programme and Administrative Analyst – UNODC – UNjobs Zambia

This position is located in the UNODC Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) in Lusaka, Zambia, the incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the ROSAF Regional Representative and the direct supervision of the GLOU40 Project Coordinator and the GLOU40 National Officer.

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for providing administration and programme support to the implementation of a new UNODC programme in Zambia and Southern Africa, under the Global Programme against Money Laundering the Southern Africa region. She/he will be responsible for the following duties:

•  Provide finance and administrative support to the programme, in line with relevant UN rules, using relevant UNODC proprietary software applications, with tasks including, but not limited to, raising purchase orders; processing travel and other claims; preparing requests for payments; following-up on outstanding payments; and attribution of donor pledges.

•  Provide support for programme procurement initiatives, according to UN rules and procurement policies.

•  Assist in the coordination of programme planning and preparation work; monitor status of programme proposals and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval.

•  Compile, summarize, and present basic information/data on specific programmes and related topics or issues.

•  Review documents for the programme especially cost plans/budgets, for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures prior to submission for final approval and signature; identify inconsistencies; distribute project documents to relevant parties upon approval.

•  Review budget revisions; verify availability of funds; ensure necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system.

•  Serve as focal point for administrative coordination of programme implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.

•  Compile, summarize and enter data on project delivery; draft related status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, budget overruns, etc., and bring to the attention of management.

•  Draft correspondence on administrative and budget-related issues, and prepare and update periodic reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries, accounting spreadsheets, etc.

•  Provide substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents, concept notes, information notes and presentations,  reports, etc.

•  Provision of backstopping to the preparation and implementation of technical assistance activities under this programme.

•  Support for the mapping and establishment of partnerships with governmental entities, local and private institutions, and any other strategic partners in the Office’s project target areas.

•  Participate in relevant training courses and modules to keep abreast of new developments relating to project management and operations.

•  Perform relevant functions in UMOJA as assigned.

•  Generate a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc.

•  Perform other project support service duties and responsibilities including possible travels across Zambia, and the Southern Africa region, as assigned.

• University bachelor’s degree in administration, finance, social sciences, international relations, Economics, Development Studies, or law is a requirement.