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National Individual Contractor: Project Team Assistant

LocationKampala, Uganda, with travel to project districts as required
SetupOn-site
LevelEntry
Posted1h ago
Programs & Operations

Quick answer

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring a National Individual Contractor: Project Team Assistant in Kampala, Uganda, to provide administrative, programme, coordination and research support for the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme.

Role
National Individual Contractor: Project Team Assistant
Organization
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Location
Kampala, Uganda, with travel to project districts as required
Work setup
On-site
Level
Entry
Category
Programs & Operations

The role

The Individual Contractor will provide administrative, programme, coordination and research support in the implementation of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme and related criminal justice initiatives.

What you'll do

  • Support the substantive and operational implementation of CPCJ activities
  • Coordinate administrative arrangements for meetings, workshops, trainings, consultations, missions and field activities
  • Draft meeting notes, minutes, activity reports, back-to-office reports and action-point trackers
  • Maintain organized electronic and physical records of programme activities
  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme
  • Support the preparation of procurement plans, requisitions, terms of reference, technical specifications, evaluation documentation and follow-up correspondence with procurement colleagues, vendors and service providers

What it takes

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years work experience in criminal justice, law, programme support, administration or related areas
  • Experience supporting research, data collection, literature reviews, report drafting, policy analysis or justice-sector documentation
  • Experience working with government institutions, justice-sector actors, civil society organizations, development partners or international organizations
  • Experience in the United Nations system or another international organization is desirable

What you'll bring

Administrative supportProgramme supportCoordinationResearchDocumentationFinancial and compliance follow-up

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Kampala, Uganda, with travel to project districts as required.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

The key qualifications required include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 years of work experience in criminal justice, law, programme support, administration or related areas, and experience supporting research, data collection, literature reviews, report drafting, policy analysis or justice-sector documentation.

How do I apply?

You can apply by visiting the job posting link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=286619&languageCd=ENG

How to apply

Apply directly on United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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