Job Title: Senior Programme Assistant
Organisation: United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10022072
Vacancy Notice: 032/2017
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Senior Programme Officer
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.
Job Summary: The Senior
Programme Assistant will receive guidance from more senior programme staff in
the operation. S/he will receive indirect guidance from other sections and
units relevant to the country programme(s). UNHCR Manual, Operations Plans, UN
and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the
Senior Programme Assistant. The incumbent will 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.
Programme Assistant will receive guidance from more senior programme staff in
the operation. S/he will receive indirect guidance from other sections and
units relevant to the country programme(s). UNHCR Manual, Operations Plans, UN
and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the
Senior Programme Assistant. The incumbent will 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:
Responsibilities:
- The incumbent 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. - The Programme Assistant will 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 Result Areas:
- 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
Senior Programme Assistant career opportunity 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 - Prior exposure to UNHCR refugee operations
and functions relating to office administration and programme activities - Good computer skills (in MS office)
- Fluency in English and working knowledge
of another relevant UN language - Completion of the UNHCR Learning
programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position is
desired - Good knowledge of UNHCR financial rules,
procedures and processes. - Working knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes
(MSRP, Focus, etc.).
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: 18th December 2017
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