Job Title: Programme Associate
Organisation: United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10026749
Vacancy Notice: 30/2016
Duty Station: 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.
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.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Assist in negotiating agreements with
implementing partners and ensure that IP agreements are established in
conformity with UNHCR financial rules and the latest Headquarter
instructions. - Undertake proper collection, monitoring
and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and
analyse programme performance, trends and target interventions. - Keenly 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 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. - Offer support 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 other duties as required.
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. - IP agreements are established in a timely
manner, regularly monitored and reported on in compliance with established
guidelines and procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
UNHCR Programme Associate job
placement should have secondary education with 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 - Good computer skills (in MS office)
- Fluency in English and working knowledge
of another relevant UN language; - Excellent knowledge of Aringa is an added
advantage.
How to Apply:
All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are
encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions
after reviewing the job details.
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are
encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions
after reviewing the job details.
Deadline: 4th
January, 2017
January, 2017
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