Deadline of this Job: 18th January 2023
- Kampala, Uganda
- Full-time
- Contract type: Consultancy contract
Company Description
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 39 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
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Background of the Project
The African Biodigester Component (ABC) project aims to support the growth and sustainability of a commercial biodigester sector in Uganda. The project will facilitate the installation of at least 8,000 small-scale biodigesters (household level) to enable energy access of at least 40,000 people. This intervention intends to support Uganda's developed Biomass strategy, which promotes alternative and modern cooking technologies to reduce the country's unsustainable demand for firewood and charcoal such as Biogas technology, briquettes, and bioethanol, among others.
In Uganda, Project Activities (2022 to 2025) are coordinated by SNV as the lead implementer, in collaboration with GIZ, a consortium partner and Biogas Solutions Uganda Limited as the national Implementer with technical backstopping from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral development. ABC is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs RVO and in partnership with EnDev.
ABC takes a market-based approach, focusing on developing and strengthening demand, supply, and the enabling environment. This is to facilitate the biodigester market transition from the pioneering phase to the expansion phase; with the goal of increasing demand and supporting small-scale and medium scale biodigester companies in acquiring more clients.
SNV Netherlands Development Organization in Uganda (SNV) wishes to procure the services of a duly registered auditing firm to perform an independent audit of the statement of financial position for the period from November 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022, for the “African Biodigester component (ABC)” project, which is funded by The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Managed by Netherlands Development Agency (RVO).
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Opening Reference: RSCE/ICPCIA/12/2022
Organizational setting and Reporting:
The United Nations Regional Service Centre in Entebbe (RSCE) is a shared service center based in Entebbe, Uganda. The Centre provides efficient, client-oriented and scalable services with the goal of moving transactional, non-location-dependent administrative functions to the Centre from its client entities. This includes transactional elements of human resources, finance, multimodal movement and control, personnel and cargo transport and information and communications technology (ICT) support. In addition to these services, the Office of the Director RSCE and support offices through the Deputy Director RSCE provides overall guidance on the operations of the RSCE including strategic planning, communication, budgeting, human resources management, property management, quality assurance and business intelligence, conference services, record keeping and archive management, and audit response and risk management.
These positions are located in the Property Management Unit of the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE). The Individual Contractors at this level report to the Property Management Assistant (GS-6)
Purpose:
The ICs will work within the Property Management Unit of the RSCE to conduct joint RSCE/MONUSCO stock/physical inventory check of all equipment held in the ESB and perform other PMU related duties and functions.
Schedule:
The IC contract will be for a period of Four (04) months.
Specific Tasks to be performed by the IC:
Under the direct supervision of the Property Management Assistants, the ICs will perform the following roles and responsibilities:
• Help in identifying discrepancies and follow up with PCIU to rectify the same.
• Liaise with various Property Management stakeholders on matters related to inventory control.
• Assist in conducting physical inspections and quality control of RSCE Property to ensure that all items are accounted for and in specified condition.
• Assist the PCIU staff to look for equipment installed in various function locations.
• Work with the disposal planner to arrange items recommended for disposal
• Keep proper filling systems in both hard and soft copy of all documents relating to PCIU and PDU operations.
• Participate in Board of survey physical inspections for property proposed for write-off and disposal.
• Assist the Disposal planner to load, transport, and offload materials from BOS inspection points to MONUSCO-PDU.
• Compliance with security procedures and health & safety
• Work with warehouse staff to distribute materials and supplies, if necessary.
• Assist in conducting weekly/monthly inventory cycle counts.
• Perform other duties, as required.
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A valid driver’s license is desirable.
Work Experience:
• At least 1-year previous experience, working knowledge of a warehouse, inventory control, property management, logistics or other related fields, is required.
• Ability/knowledge to operate a forklift is desirable.
Other skills and abilities:
• Good communication, organizational, time management and mathematical mental arithmetic ability.
• Data entry and computer skills.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Spatial awareness and judgement.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to regularly lift and / or move objects 10-50 lbs, occasionally lift and / or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs.
Competencies:
Professionalism - Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Communication - Speaks and writes clearly 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.
Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas 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. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.