Job Title: Programme Associate
Organisation: United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10027158
Vacancy Notice: 009/2017
Duty Station: Uganda
Post Grade: GL6
Reports to: Associate
Programme Officer
Programme Officer
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:
- 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 or local language - Completion of the UNHCR Learning
Programmes or specific trainings relevant to the functions of the position - Good Knowledge of UNHCR financial rules,
procedures, and processes - Working 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 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: 23rd February
2017
2017
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