UNITED NATIONS
AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND THE TREATMENT OF OFFENDERS
NATIONS UNIES
INSTITUT AFRICAIN POUR LA PREVENTION DU CRIME ET LE TRAITEMENT DES DELINQUANTS
ESTABLISHED IN 1989
JOBS
Post: Finance and Administrative Assistant (APPLICATIONS FOR THIS JOB IS CLOSED)
Institution: United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI)
Level: General Service Staff, full-time staff position
Salary Scale: GS 9/I UNAFRI Salary Scale
Duration: Initially three (3) years, after which the Director-General, on the recommendation of a Selection Panel may extend it for one or more terms of similar duration or less.
Age: Candidates shall not be more than 40 years old on 31st December 2023.
Nationality: Candidates shall be nationals of one of the UNAFRI member States, living and working in Uganda.
Organizational Setting and Reporting:
The post is at the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) in Kampala, Uganda.
Responsibilities:
The Finance and Administrative Assistant, under the direction and authority of the Director-General, shall: Plan, guide and control the work performed by the Finance /Administrative Unit and provide management with information on the financial position of the Institute.
Duties and Responsibilities
Finance:
(i) Maintaining accounting records and reports.
(ii) Checking financial statements to ascertain accuracy.
(iii) Preparing bank reconciliation statements.
(iv) Post entries into the ledger and extraction of the trial balance.
(v) Forecasting cash requirements/obligations as a basis for maintaining adequate funds.
(vi) Preparing budget estimates.
(vii) Processing payments of different types.
(viii) Maintaining both manual and computerized accounting systems.
(ix) Maintaining the Assets Inventories,
(x) Analyzing queries and developing logic and appropriate responses.
(xi) Deputizing the Administrative/Finance Officer.
Outputs/Performance Standards
1. Books of accounts properly maintained.
2. Bank reconciliation statements were prepared on time and correctly.
3. Budget estimates prepared and submitted to relevant authorities in time.
4. Payment processed and paid promptly.
5. Well-maintained accounting systems.
6. Well-maintained inventories.
7. Audit queries answered satisfactorily.
Administrative:
(i) Assist in procurement and contract (LPO) preparation.
(ii) General Administrative services including, but not limited to, ensuring the cleanliness of facilities and safety of property, assist in supervising staff, e.g., messengers, cleaners and drivers.
(iii) Administration of entitlement i.e., reviews and processes requests for benefits, entitlements and claims such as education grants, home leave and official travel of all categories of staff while verifying eligibility for such claims.
(iv) Preparation of salary rosters and ensuring that salary is paid promptly on payday.
(v) Assist in preparing written responses to human resource-related queries.
(vi) Provide supervision and training to new and lower-level staff of the General Service category
(vii) Ensuring that the UNAFRI Guest House facilities are adequate and habitable.
(viii) Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Accounting/Finance)
- A postgraduate qualification in Financial Management is desirable, or
- Professional accounting qualification.
Skills and Competencies
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Knowledge and demonstrated skills in the use of financial accounting
Software and Spreadsheets
Closing Date: 20th October 2023. | Application for this Job is closed.
Method of Application: Candidates should submit along with their application a copy of the Curriculum Vitae indicating the following (i) Names in Full; (ii) Place and Date of Birth; (iii) Marital Status; (iv) Home Address; (v) Present contact address; (vi) Nationality; (vii) Number of Children (if any); (iii) Secondary and post-secondary education, including dates and names of institutions attended; (ix) Academic and professional qualifications with dates; (x) Working experience with dates; (xi) Detailed list of publications and journals in which they have been published; (xii)Extra-curricular activities; (xiii) Names and addresses of three (3) referees; and (xiv) Proposed date of availability for duties if appointed. All applications with supporting documents should
be forwarded to the Director General at the address indicated below :
The Director-General
United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and The Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI)
P. O. Box 10590 Kampala, Uganda
Email: unafri@unafri.or.ug / unafriu@yahoo.co.uk
Post: Director of Research and Documentation
Level: Senior-level, Full-time staff position
Salary Scale: P4/I - UNAFRI Salary Scale.
Duration: Initially, four (4) years, after which the Governing Board, on the recommendation of a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), may extend it for a similar duration or less.
Age: Candidates shall not be more than 52 years old on 31st December 2023.
Nationality: Candidates shall be nationals of UNAFRI member States.
Organizational Setting and Reporting:
The post is at the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) in Kampala, Uganda.
Responsibilities:
The Director of Research and Documentation, under the direction and the authority of the Director-General, shall:
(1) Research current best practices, academic developments and international trends to generate a body of knowledge for internal and external use;
(2) Network and consult with subject leaders to keep up to date with current developments relating to policy areas;
(3) Lead the development of policy based on research and reflection;
(4) Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the impact of UNAFRI’s corporate advocacy strategy;
(5) Develop and implement innovative approaches to research and advocacy;
(6) Advice and communicate corporate advocacy positions across UNAFRI’s core mandate;
(7) Ensure policy messages are consistent with UNAFRI’s mandate;
(8) Support the design and production of high-quality research and published UNAFRI’s research reports in policy areas;
(9) Produce policy and advocacy sections of relevant reports, e.g., Annual Policy Reports, advocacy annual review;
(10) Work with colleagues on shared analysis and dissemination of reports;
(11) Organize scientific events in the form of conferences or national, regional or international colloquia;
(12) Develop, monitor and publish the collection of UNAFRI courses, the UNAFRI Review, the UNAFRI newsletter and other Institute publications;
(13) Develop the research and documentation Centre;
(14) Welcome, guide and monitor researchers and trainees in close collaboration with the Director of Training and Programmes;
(15) Perform all other responsibilities as entrusted to him by the Director-General.
Qualifications:
Advanced University degree, preferably PhD in criminal law, criminology, sociology or other relevant social sciences.
Experience: Extensive experience, not less than seven years in crime prevention policies and practices and the operation and administration of criminal justice systems in African countries, with academic and practical training in research methodology and demonstrated operational research expertise in criminological research. Expertise in gender-based violence and human trafficking crimes is essential.
Languages: The candidate must be fluent in English and French. Working knowledge of Arabic/Portuguese will be highly advantageous.
Closing Date: 30th November 2023.
Method of Application: Candidates should submit along with their application a copy of the Curriculum Vitae indicating the following (i) Names in Full; (ii) Place and Date of Birth; (iii) Marital Status; (iv) Home Address; (v) Present contact address;
(vi) Nationality; (vii) Number of Children (if any); (iii) Secondary and postsecondary education, including dates and names of institutions attended; (ix) Academic and professional qualifications with dates; (x) Working experience with
dates; (xi) Detailed list of publications and journals in which they have been published; (xii)Extra-curricular activities; (xiii) Names and addressed of three (3) referees; and (xiv) Proposed date of availability for duties if appointed. All
applications with supporting documents should be forwarded to the Director General at the address indicated below:
The Director-General
United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and
The Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI)
P. O. Box 10590
Kampala, Uganda
Email: unafri@unafri.or.ug / unafriu@yahoo.co.uk
Post: Deputy Director-General
Level: Senior-level, Full-time staff position
Scale: P5/I - UNAFRI Salary Scale.
Duration: Initially, four (4) years, after which the Governing Board, on the recommendation of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), may extend it for a similar duration or less.
Age: Candidates shall not be more than 55 years old on 31st December 2023.
Nationality: Candidates shall exclusively be nationals of Uganda.
Organizational Setting and Reporting:
The post is located at the Secretariat of the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) in Kampala, Uganda.
Responsibilities:
The Deputy Director-General shall perform the following functions under the direction and authority of the Director-General:
(1) Be an advisor to the Director-General, support the identification of opportunities for productive interventions and support the Director-General in establishing policies and practices to ensure sound management and staff oversight, to meet programme
obligations effectively, and to facilitate a workplace environment of mutual accountability, recognition, and respect.
(2) Be responsible for overseeing quality control of programming and identifying potential challenges.
(3) Act as the Officer-in-Charge of the Institute when the Director-General is not in the country.
(4) Support the Director-General in supervising and appropriately delegating areas of responsibility, supervising the technical departments and maintaining close relations with international consultants to provide the required advice and
consultations.
(5) Support the integration of the Director-General’s technical inputs, vision, conceptualization of the strategy, and annual planning into day-to-day programming activities.
(6) Be responsible for adhering to the organizational culture of accountability, responsibility, capacity building and quality of services created by the Director-General and guiding other programme staff in adherence to these principles.
(7) Support the Director-General in developing strategic partnerships and strengthening linkages with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), donors, UN agencies, government institutions, and the private sector for implementing
UNAFRI’s mandate.
(8) Oversee the completion of donor reports in coordination with the relevant staff in a timely and professional manner.
(9) Oversee monitoring and evaluation of specific projects and initiatives, advising the Director-General on areas needing strengthening so that proactive and remedial action may be taken in a timely manner.
Qualifications: Advanced University Degree in Law, Criminology, Sociology or Economics.
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in crime prevention and criminal justice research and analysis at national/international levels, including at least 5 years of experience managing and directing work in that field or experience as a trainer in a law school or judicial officer conversant with international workings in
the criminal justice sector.
Additional
Advantage: Demonstrated leadership and professionalism, excellent communication and teamwork skills, technology awareness, sound judgement and creativity, and ability to establish and maintain productive client partnerships.
Languages: Fluency in oral and written English. Good knowledge of another official UN language, particularly French, would be an added advantage.
Closing Date: 30th November 2023 at 00:00 p.m.
Method of Application: Candidates should submit along with their applications copies of their Curriculum Vitae, indicating the following: (i) Names in Full, (ii) Place and Date of Birth, with a copy of national identification cards/passports (iii) Marital Status; (iv)
Home Address, (v) Present contact address, (vi) Nationality, (vii) Number and ages of children (if any), (viii) Secondary and post-secondary education, including dates and names of Institutions attended, (ix) Academic and professional qualifications
with dates, (x) Working experience with dates, (xi) Detailed list of publications and journals in which they have published, (xii) Extra-curricular activities, (xiii) Names and addressed of three referees, and (xiv) Proposed date of availability for duties if
appointed. All applications with supporting documents should be forwarded to the Director General at the address indicated below:
The Director-General
United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and
The Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI)
P. O. Box 10590
Kampala, Uganda
Email: unafri@unafri.or.ug / unafriu@yahoo.co.uk
Post: Administrative and Finance Officer
Level: Senior-level, Full-time staff position
Salary Scale: P3/I - UNAFRI Salary Scale.
Duration: Initially, four (4) years, after which the Governing Board, on the recommendation of a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), may extend it for a similar duration or less.
Age: Candidates shall not be over 50 years old on 31st December 2023.
Nationality: Candidates shall be nationals of UNAFRI member States
Organizational Setting and Reporting:
The post is at the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) in Kampala, Uganda.
Responsibilities:
The Administrative and Finance Officer, under the direction and authority of the Director-General, shall:
(1) Take the lead in coordinating the full range of staff and human resource administration-related issues, ensuring the UNAFRI’s requirements are met. This involves overseeing the development and maintenance of staffing table records;
interpretation and application of Staff Rules relating to human resource issues; career development; preparation of staffing projects and other ad-hoc status reports on those issues;
(2) Ensure implementation of human resource (HR) strategies and policies focusing on achievement of desired results;
(3) Ensure effective human resource management focusing on achievement and ensure proper staff performance management and career development;
(4) Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing;
(5) Provide expert advice concerning conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, privileges and entitlement under the Staff Rules and Regulations;
(6) Monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels. Exercise control over budgetary expenditures from these resources and advise senior staff regarding the allocation/availability of budget resources;
(7) Prepare responses to Internal and External Audit observations in compliance with the Financial Regulations and Rules;
(8) Manage the real estate assets under the responsibility of UNAFRI;
(9) Manage the contractors responsible for the maintenance of the facility;
(10) Manage the major capital projects, for example, the transformation of UNAFRI into Centre of Excellence;
(11) Manage the utilization of the Conference facility to ensure optimum usage of the Conference facilities;
(12) Maximize the use of the Conference facilities by non-UN event organizers, recommending and reviewing charges for use of the facility;
(13) Monitor the implementation of the official calendar of meetings and activities for UNAFRI;
(14) Plan, organize and implement procurement services for UNAFRI;
(15) Provide warehouse management and inventory control;
(16) Provide protocol, travel and transport services and other logistical services for UNAFRI.
Qualifications:
Advanced University degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, finance, accounting or related field.
Experience: Extensive experience, not less than seven years in the relevant fields.
Languages: The candidate must be fluent in English and French. Working knowledge of Arabic/Portuguese will be highly advantageous.
Closing Date: 30th November 2023 at 00:00 pm.
Method of Application: Candidates should submit along with their application a copy of the Curriculum Vitae indicating the following (i) Names in Full; (ii) Place and Date of Birth; (iii) Marital Status; (iv) Home Address; (v) Present contact address;
(vi) Nationality; (vii) Number of Children (if any); (iii) Secondary and postsecondary education, including dates and names of institutions attended; (ix) Academic and professional qualifications with dates; (x) Working experience with
dates; (xi) Detailed list of publications and journals in which they have been published; (xii)Extra-curricular activities; (xiii) Names and addressed of three (3) referees; and (xiv) Proposed date of availability for duties if appointed. All
applications with supporting documents should be forwarded to the Director General at the address indicated below:
The Director-General
United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and
The Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI)
P. O. Box 10590
Kampala, Uganda
Email: unafri@unafri.or.ug / unafriu@yahoo.co.uk
Post: Director of Training and Programmes
Level: Senior-level, Full-time staff position
Salary Scale: P4/I - UNAFRI Salary Scale.
Duration: Initially, four (4) years, after which the Governing Board, on the recommendation of a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), may extend it for a similar duration or less.
Age: Candidates shall not be more than 52 years old on 31st December 2023.
Nationality: Candidates shall be nationals of UNAFRI member States.
Organizational Setting and Reporting:
The post is at the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) in Kampala, Uganda.
Responsibilities:
The Director of Training and Programs, under the direction and authority of the Director-General shall be responsible for:
(1) Developing high-quality training modules and courses on crime prevention and justice reforms for policy-makers, officials and practitioners;
(2) Applying and adapting participatory tools for measuring progress in crime prevention and disseminating these widely through PRI networks;
(3) Providing high-quality policy advisory services on the application of justice reforms and crime prevention approaches in policies and programmes;
(4) Identifying emerging issues, analyzing new approaches and promoting cutting-edge knowledge for the benefit of UNAFRI and national governments;
(5) Identifying strategic opportunities to use the policy advisory notes to address region and country-specific issues;
(6) Initiating policy dialogues on how to translate policy recommendations in crime prevention Reports into action;
(7) Facilitating knowledge capture and the leveraging and linking of national, regional and global know-how on crime prevention;
(8) The preparation of the five-year strategic plan in consultation with the Director of Research and Documentation;
(9) Drawing up training programs, organization and monitoring of training sessions;
(10) Adaptation of the choice of training topics to the strategic guidelines of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and the United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice;
(11) Drafting proposals for the choice of trainers to the Director-General;
(12) Perform all other assignments and responsibilities as entrusted to him by the Director-General.
Qualifications: Advanced University Degree, preferably PhD in criminal law, criminology, sociology or other relevant social sciences.
Experience: Extensive experience, not less than seven years, in crime prevention policies and the operation and administration of criminal justice systems in African countries. Academic and practical teaching/training experience required.
Languages: Candidates must speak and write English or French fluently. Knowledge of the other UN working languages, i.e., Arabic or Spanish, is highly advantageous.
Closing Date: 30th November 2023 at 00:00 p.m.
Method of Application: Candidates should submit along with their applications copies of their Curriculum Vitae, indicating the following: (i) Names in Full, (ii) Place and Date of Birth, (iii) Marital Status, (iv) Home Address, (v) Present contact address, (vi)
Nationality, (vii) Number and ages of children (if any), (viii) Secondary and postsecondary education, including dates and names of Institutions attended, (ix) Academic and professional qualifications with dates, (x) Working experience with
dates, (xi) Detailed list of publications and journals in which they have published, (xii) Extra-curricular activities, (xiii) Names and address of three referees, and (xiv) Proposed date of availability for duties if appointed. All applications with supporting
documents should be forwarded to the Director General at the address indicated below:
The Director-General
United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and
The Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI)
P. O. Box 10590
Kampala, Uganda
Email: unafri@unafri.or.ug / unafriu@yahoo.co.uk