UN Programme Associate Careers – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

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Job Title:    Programme Associate
Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR)
Position Number: 10011345
Reports to: Programme Officer
Vacancy Notice: 015/2016
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Post Grade: GL6
About UNHCR:
The
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on
December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under
the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
is to lead and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees;
seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee
rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of
statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961
Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
Job Summary: The Programme Associate will be expected to have
contacts within the organization and outside the duty station, as well as with
partners and other stakeholders to collect information, monitor programme
activities and implement administrative requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the
Programme Officer, the incumbent will undertake the following duties;
  • Assist in negotiating agreements with
    implementing partners and ensure that IP agreements are established in
    conformity with UNHCR’s financial rules and the latest Headquarters’
    instructions.
  • Carry out proper collection, monitoring and
    use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyse
    programme performance, trends and target interventions.
  • Regularly review the implementation and
    performance of IPs agreements through appropriate physical monitoring to
    evaluate the projects by reviewing work plans, progress reports, budget,
    financial reports and expenditures; undertake field visits as required.
  • Use UNHCR’s corporate tools (e.g. Global
    Focus, Focus Client) to assess the technical soundness of the operation
    and generate data for evidence-based decisions at the country-level.
  • Assist in keeping donor representatives
    briefed on developments and assist in the development of funding
    submissions, appeals and reports.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance in issuance of
    audit certificates for Implementing Partners.
  • Perform any other duties as required by the
    Programme Officer.
Key Performance Indicators: 
  • The needs of persons of concern in the
    country are assessed and analysed in a participatory manner and using an
    Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for
    planning,
  • Implementing Partner (IP) agreements are
    established in a timely manner, regularly monitored and reported on in
    compliance with established guidelines and procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations
    UNHCR Programme Associate job opportunity should have completed Secondary
    education and post-secondary training/ certificate in Business
    Administration, Social Science, International Law or related field
  • At least six years of previous job experience
    relevant to the function
  • Computer skills (in MS office)
  • Fluency in English and working knowledge of
    another relevant UN language or local language
  • Completion of the UNHCR Learning programmes
    or specific training relevant to functions of the position
  • Good knowledge of UNHCR financial rules,
    procedures and processes
  • Broad knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes
    (MSRP, Focus, etc.)
  • Prior exposure to UNHCR refugee operations
    and functions relating to office administration and programme activities
How to Apply:
All
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications,
under confidential cover to: Senior Admin/Finance Officer, UNHCR Representation
in Uganda via E-mail quoting the above vacancy notice and position number:
UGAKAHR@unhcr.org.
Deadline: 7th July, 2016

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