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• Actively contribute to
  reviewing that project agreements are in conformity with Country Operation
  Plans and UNHCR rules, policies and procedures.
• The incumbent will
  also contribute to tracking the management of project risks in collaboration
  with the programme unit, and report major risks to senior management.
• Pro-actively
  contribute to reviewing, analyzing and verifying Financial and Performance
  Implementing Partner Reports (Part I-IPFR and Part II-IPR), and to
  checking accuracy and consistency between IPFR and IPR, in accordance with
  project agreements.
• Regularly monitor,
  track and verify that expenditure for direct implementation by UNHCR is in
  line with the approved budget.
• Carry out reviews of
  the internal control systems of implementing partners and provide advice
  as required.
• Provide input on
  identified variants, risks and issues to the partner, programme unit and
  escalate to management as required.
• Offer support to
  ensure timely project closure in coordination with the programme unit.
• Provide input to the
  mid- and end-year programme review process on issues related to project
  control.
• Build and maintain
  professional relationships with implementing partners.
• Keep up-to-date with
  all UNHCR rules, regulations and procedures necessary to perform these
  duties.
• Perform any other
  duties as required by the Head of Sub-Office.

• Assurance of project
  implementation and delivery of expected results within budget/resources,
  timeframe, and in accordance with project agreements is provided.
• Resources transferred
  to implementing partners are utilized for the intended purposes and in
  accordance with project agreements.
• Performance delivery
  and financial expenditure reported by implementing partners are accurate
  and consistent.
• Programme and senior
  management are promptly informed of major variances and risks in the
  execution of projects (budgets, finance, implementation or timeframe).

• The ideal candidate
  for the United Nations UNHCR Assistant Project Control Officer job
  opportunity should hold a University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public
  or Business Administration, Economics or related field, OR university
  degree in another field combined with a professional qualification in accounting,
  auditing or finance (CPA/CIA or equivalent).
• At least two years of
  previous job experience in the field of accounting/finance, project
  management, business analysis, quality assurance and/or risk management.
• Good knowledge of
  international auditing standards.
• Excellent computer
  skills, in particular in MS Office applications.
• Excellent
  communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of
  English and working knowledge of another UN language.
• Knowledge of United
  Nations financial rules and procedures is desirable
• Familiarity with the
  workflows of major Enterprise Resource Planning financial modules (such as
  PeopleSoft, SAP or Oracle) is an added advantage
• Working experience
  with accrual accounting (such as IPSAS or IFRS) is an added advantage
• Proven experience in
  working in an inter-agency context and in nurturing partnership.
• Ability to work as
  part of a team but also independently, in a multi-cultural environment.
• Knowledge of the UN
  system.
• Ability to work in
  remote areas.

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