Job Title: Associate Programme Officer
Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR)
(UNHCR)
Position No.: 10028848
Vacancy Notice: 015/2018
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Senior Programme
Officer
Officer
Grade: NOB
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:
Under the direct Supervision of the Senior Programme Officer, the
incumbent will undertake the following duties:
incumbent will undertake the following duties:
- Through a consultative process within the
country and field visits, stay involved in the development of the
strategies, methodologies, contingency plans that respond to new and
emerging operational challenges for the country. - Provide support in ensuring that global
strategic priorities (GSP) and regional priorities as well as information
on projected resource availability guide the planning parameters. - Provide inputs for developing the country
operations plan in compliance with global strategic priorities and
regional priorities as well as with annual programming/planning
instructions. - Assist in organizing a consultative
process to ensure a consistent application of the organizations criteria
and policies for the selection of implementing and operational partners. - Assist in managing the development of a
broad network of partners, good coordination practices and the development
of partner capacities. - Assist in training UNHCR as well as
implementing partners (IP) staff in UNHCR standard procedures related to
the Results Based Programme management. - Undertake proper collection, monitoring
and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and
analyze UNHCRs performance, trends and target interventions. - Undertake field visits to evaluate and
improve the planning, programming, implementation and monitoring of
assistance projects. - Provide support in implementing the
establishment of sound monitoring processes, in reviewing final reports
and on progress in order to advise on any corrective actions required or
the need for additional resources to reach planned target levels. - Apply UNHCRs corporate tools (e.g. Global
Focus, Focus Client) to record data and assess the technical soundness of
the operation and generate data for evidence-based decisions at the
country-level. - Assist in keeping donor representatives
briefed on developments and assist in the development of funding
submissions, appeals and reports. - Assist in monitoring compliance to the
organizations resource allocation framework, providing support and taking
corrective action where required. - Assist in ensuring compliance in issuance
of audit certificates for Implementing Partners. - Monitor the implementation of IP Risk
Management techniques and tools. - Perform any 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:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
UNHCR Associate Programme Officer job vacancy should hold a University
degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Social
Science or related field - At leats four years of previous job
experience relevant to the function. - Completion of the UNHCR Learning
programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position - Good knowledge of UNHCR financial rules,
procedures and processes is desired - Knowledge of another relevant UN language
- 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: 20th March 2018
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