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• 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.
• Assist
  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.
• Provide
  support 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
  other duties as required.

• 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.

• The
  ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Associate Programme Officer job opportunity should hold a University degree or equivalent in Business
  Administration, Law, Economics, Social Science or related field
• At
  least 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 is desired
• Good
  knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes
• Knowledge
  of another relevant UN language  is
  an added advantage
• Knowledge
  of UNHCR specific programmes (MSRP, Focus, etc.)

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