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• Through a consultative
  process within the country and field visits, stay involved in the
  development of the strategies, methodologies, contingency plans that respond
  to new and emerging operational challenges for the country.
• Provide inputs for
  developing the country operations plan for overall compliance with global
  strategic priorities and regional priorities as well as with annual
  programming/planning instructions.
• Support in organizing
  a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of the
  organization’s criteria and policies for the selection of implementing and
  operational partners.
• Assist in managing the
  development of a broad network of partners, good coordination practices
  and the development of partner capacities.
• Conduct proper
  collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and indicators
  needed to measure and analyze UNHCR’s performance, trends and target
  interventions.
• Carry out routine field
  visits to evaluate and improve the planning, programming, implementation
  and monitoring of assistance projects.
• Assist in implementing
  the establishment of sound monitoring processes, in reviewing final
  reports and on progress in order to advise on any corrective actions
  required or the need for additional resources to reach planned target
  levels.
• Apply UNHCR’s
  corporate tools (e.g. Global Focus, Focus Client) to record data and
  assess the technical soundness of the operation and generate data for
  evidence-based decisions at the country-level.
• Offer technical
  support in keeping donor representatives briefed on developments and
  assist in the development of funding submissions, appeals and reports.
• Assist in monitoring
  compliance to the organization’s resource allocation framework, providing
  support and taking corrective action where required.
• Assist in ensuring
  compliance in issuance of audit certificates for Implementing Partners.
• Monitor the
  implementation of IP Risk Management techniques and tools.
• Performs any other
  duties as assigned by the Associate Field Officer.

• The ideal candidate
  for the Assistant Programme Officer in The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
  should possess a good University degree or equivalent in Business
  Administration, Law, Economics, Social Sciences or related field
• At least two years’ experience
  in a related role preferably in an international capacity.
• Excellent knowledge of
  English and working knowledge of another UN language.
• Very good knowledge of
  local language and local institutions is essential.
• Completion of specific
  training relevant to functions of the position
• Exhaustive knowledge and
  understanding of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes
• Knowledge of UNHCR
  specific programmes (MSRP, Focus, etc.)
• Excellent computer literacy
  skills (in MS office)

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