National Individual Contractor: Project Team Assistant
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Uganda implements the Strengthening Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CPCJ) programme, supported by the Government of the Netherlands. This programme aims to enhance the criminal justice system, improve access to justice, and strengthen responses to organized crime, aligning with international standards and norms.
Job Purpose
This role provides essential administrative, programme, coordination, and research support for the UNODC's Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme in Uganda. The incumbent will assist in activity planning, implementation, procurement, logistics, research, documentation, financial follow-up, stakeholder coordination, and communication. Key contributions include preparing reports, concept notes, briefing materials, and project proposals, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of programme objectives and supporting UNODC's mandate in promoting the rule of law and effective criminal justice systems.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the substantive and operational implementation of CPCJ activities and criminal justice reform priorities. Prepare and update workplans, calendars, travel schedules, and procurement trackers. Arrange administrative logistics for meetings, workshops, and field activities, including documentation and follow-up. Draft meeting notes, activity reports, and action-point trackers. Maintain organized records of programme activities, correspondence, and procurement files. Support coordination with implementing partners and government counterparts. Conduct desk research and compile information on crime prevention and criminal justice topics. Assist in collecting, organizing, and summarizing quantitative and qualitative data. Prepare research briefs, analytical notes, and evidence tables. Provide day-to-day administrative support, including scheduling, correspondence, and records management. Assist in procurement processes, from requisitions to follow-up. Support budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting. Ensure compliance with UNODC rules and regulations. Support asset management and inventory verification. Coordinate arrangements for field missions and liaise with stakeholders. Prepare communication materials and contribute to project proposals and donor reports.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required in areas such as criminal justice, law, programme support, administration, administrative services, procurement, logistics, finance support, records management, or event coordination. Experience supporting research, data collection, report drafting, or policy analysis is desirable. Experience with government institutions, international organizations, or the UN system is also advantageous.
Skills
Programme and activity coordination, administrative support, research and analysis, knowledge management, procurement support, financial support, records management, event coordination, stakeholder liaison, communication, report drafting, data collection and summarization, compliance monitoring, asset management, English fluency.