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Job Title: Senior Programme Assistant
Organisation: United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10026816
Vacancy Notice: 33/2016
Duty Station: Arua, Uganda
Post Grade: GL5
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.
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.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The jobholder collects, registers and
maintains information on project activities. - Prepare status and progress reports,
prepare tables and draft routine correspondence. - Prepare background material for use in
discussions and briefing sessions. - 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. This may include field visits for
specific monitoring and evaluation issues. - Apply 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. - Assist in ensuring compliance in issuance
of audit certificates for Implementing Partners. - Perform other duties as required.
Key Performance Indicators:
- UNHCR country office has sufficient
administrative assistance and support in routine services and activities
within Programme Section thus better able to meet the needs of persons of
concern. - 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 Senior Programme Assistant job
placement should have completed secondary education courses/ training/
certificate in Business Administration, Social Science, International Law
or related field - At least four 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: 8th
January, 2017
January, 2017
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