Job Title: Programme Associate
Organisation: United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10013980
Vacancy Notice No.: 032/2017
Duty Station: Mbarara,
Uganda
Uganda
Position 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.
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 Programme
Associate will receive guidance from more senior programme staff in the
operation. He/she 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
Programme Associate. He/she is expected to stay abreast of the challenges posed
to the region by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform and
institutional developments. The incumbent is expected to 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.
Associate will receive guidance from more senior programme staff in the
operation. He/she 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
Programme Associate. He/she is expected to stay abreast of the challenges posed
to the region by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform and
institutional developments. The incumbent is expected to 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:
- Provide support in negotiating agreements
with implementing partners and ensure that IP agreements are established
in conformity with UNHCR financial rules and the latest Headquarters
instructions. - Conduct proper collection, monitoring and
use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyse
programme performance, trends and target interventions. - Regularly 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. - The incumbent will also 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. - Provide support in keeping donor
representatives briefed on developments and assist in the development of
funding submissions, appeals and reports. - Tasked with 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 completed
secondary education with post-secondary training/ certificate in Business
Administration, Social Science, International Law or related field - At least six years of prior 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 - Extensive knowledge of UNHCR financial
rules, procedures, and processes - 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: 18th December 2017
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