Organization: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Grade: GS-5
Vacancy Announcement Number: RSCE/TJO/AAG5/2014
About RSCE:
The Regional Service Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for RSCE, in compliance with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations Secretariat rules and regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations Headquarters and oversight bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the Global Field Support Strategy Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
The Regional Service Centre, as approved by the Member States, is owned, managed and staffed by the regional missions it serves. This framework reinforces the existing missions’ chain of command structures and lines of authority in a manner that does not create an additional layer between Headquarters and the regional missions. It also ensures that staffing for RSCE will be achieved through the redeployment of resources from the regional missions it serves.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Unit Chief or his/her designated official, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following functions:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Personal Competencies:
Professionalism: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g, work programme, human resources, database management, etc. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resource rules and regulations in work situations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than persona concerns; show persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations;
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ idea and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
Communication: Speaks and writes dearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be clients’ and seeks to see things from the clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
How to Apply for the job:
All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the United Nations in the aforementioned capacity should submit their applications which should include the following documents:
All complete application documents should be sent via to: the Chief RSCE, chiefrsce@un.org and copy Judi Birch, birchj@un.org
Or Send hard copies to: RSCE Entebbe Support Base, Baku Road, P.O. Box 710, Entebbe, Uganda.
Deadline: 5th December, 2014
The Ugandan government has introduced reforms in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)…
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) held its 31st graduation ceremony on 19th October…
Discover the five love languages and learn how to communicate love effectively in your relationships.…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with Indian High Commissioner to…
Ndejje University held its 26th graduation ceremony on October 11, 2024, at the main campus…
Makerere University has launched the "Safer Campuses Campaign," a multi-university initiative aimed at tackling Gender-Based…
This website uses cookies.