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• Actively contribute to reviewing that
  project agreements are in conformity with Country Operation Plans and
  UNHCR rules, policies and procedures.
• The incumbent will also contribute to
  tracking the management of project risks in collaboration with the
  programme unit, and report major risks to senior management.
• Pro-actively contribute to reviewing,
  analyzing and verifying Financial and Performance Implementing Partner
  Reports (Part I-IPFR and Part II-IPR), and to checking accuracy and
  consistency between IPFR and IPR, in accordance with project agreements.
• Regularly monitor, track and verify that
  expenditure for direct implementation by UNHCR is in line with the
  approved budget.
• Carry out reviews of the internal control
  systems of implementing partners and provide advice as required.
• Provide input on identified variants,
  risks and issues to the partner, programme unit and escalate to management
  as required.
• Offer support to ensure timely project
  closure in coordination with the programme unit.
• Provide input to the mid- and end-year
  programme review process on issues related to project control.
• Build and maintain professional
  relationships with implementing partners.
• Keep up-to-date with all UNHCR rules,
  regulations and procedures necessary to perform these duties.
• Perform any other duties as required by
  the Head of Sub-Office.

• Assurance of project implementation and
  delivery of expected results within budget/resources, timeframe, and in
  accordance with project agreements is provided.
• Resources transferred to implementing
  partners are utilized for the intended purposes and in accordance with
  project agreements.
• Performance delivery and financial
  expenditure reported by implementing partners are accurate and consistent.
  
• Programme and senior management are
  promptly informed of major variances and risks in the execution of
  projects (budgets, finance, implementation or timeframe).

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Assistant Project Control Officer job opportunity should hold a University
  Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration,
  Economics or related field, OR university degree in another field combined
  with a professional qualification in accounting, auditing or finance
  (CPA/CIA or equivalent).
• At least two years of previous job
  experience in the field of accounting/finance, project management,
  business analysis, quality assurance and/or risk management.
• Good knowledge of international auditing
  standards.
• Excellent computer skills, in particular
  in MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication and negotiation
  skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English and working
  knowledge of another UN language.
• Knowledge of United Nations financial
  rules and procedures is desirable
• Familiarity with the workflows of major
  Enterprise Resource Planning financial modules (such as PeopleSoft, SAP or
  Oracle) is an added advantage
• Working experience with accrual accounting
  (such as IPSAS or IFRS) is an added advantage
• Proven experience in working in an
  inter-agency context and in nurturing partnership.
• Ability to work as part of a team but also
  independently, in a multi-cultural environment.
• Knowledge of the UN system.
• Ability to work in remote areas.

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